Better world Quote by Jonathon Porritt
“...the core values that underpin sustainable development - interdependence, empathy, equity, personal responsibility and intergenerational justice - are the only foundation upon which any viable vision of a better world can possibly be constructed”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Sustainable Development Conference, 2015
The quote lists core values—interdependence, empathy, equity, responsibility, intergenerational justice—as the foundation for any realistic vision of a better world.
In simple terms: These values are the base for a viable better world.
Key Takeaway
Embrace these values for sustainable progress.
Themes
sustainability
ethics
justice
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community projects
- education curricula
- corporate responsibility
Key Concepts
interdependence
empathy
equity
responsibility
intergenerational justice
Questions to Reflect On
- Can these values be measured in policy?
- How to balance them with economic growth?
A Different Perspective
Values alone may not overcome systemic barriers.
