--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Some people think it's naive to think we…" description: "\"Some people think it's naive to think we can make love our new bottom line. What I believe is naive is thinking human civilization as we know it will s..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/425/marianne-williamson-90_believe_some-people-think-it-s-naive-to-think-we_1576152.png" --- # Some people think it's naive to think we can make love our… ![“Some people think it's naive to think we can make love our new bottom line. What I believe is naive is thinking human civilization as we know it will survive another two hundred years if we do not.” quote by Marianne Williamson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/425/marianne-williamson-90_believe_some-people-think-it-s-naive-to-think-we_1576152.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/425/marianne-williamson-90_believe_some-people-think-it-s-naive-to-think-we_1576152.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/425/marianne-williamson-90_believe_some-people-think-it-s-naive-to-think-we_1576152.png) > “Some people think it's naive to think we can make love our new bottom line. What I believe is naive is thinking human civilization as we know it will survive another two hundred years if we do not.” [Marianne Williamson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/marianne-williamson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Naivety lies in assuming civilization will survive without change; we must act now. **In simple terms:** We must act to sustain civilization. Key Takeaway Take responsibility for future. Themes environment responsibility future naivety Mood concerned motivated Type activist philosophical When to use this quote - climate activism - policy advocacy - community organizing Key Concepts sustainability ethics social change Questions to Reflect On - What actions can you take today for long‑term impact? - How do you balance hope and realistic planning? 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