Broken Quote by Roz Savage
“So let's raise the tone of the debate. Too often at the moment we look like schoolchildren squabbling over a toy - our most precious toy, the Earth. And the danger is that as we pull in opposite directions in our global tug of war, the Earth will end up broken - or at least unable to sustain human life. That is the worst case scenario - or maybe, from the Earth's point of view, the best.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2011
Debates become childish when we treat Earth as a toy; we must elevate discourse to protect our planet.
In simple terms: Treat Earth seriously, not as a plaything.
Raise the level of discussion about environmental stewardship.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- activism
- international negotiations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can shift public debate to constructive dialogue?
- How can we make environmental care a shared priority?
Changing tone alone may not change entrenched interests.