Balance Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
“The hungry world cannot be fed until and unless the growth of its resources and the growth of its population come into balance. Each man and woman-and each nation-must make decisions of conscience and policy in the face of this great problem.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1965
Population growth must be balanced with resource expansion; moral policy decisions are essential to address global scarcity.
In simple terms: Balance population and resources through conscience.
Promote sustainable policies worldwide.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- resource management
- international negotiations
- education programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can reconcile growth and sustainability?
- How can individuals influence global resource use?
Economic constraints may limit policy implementation.