Destroying Quote by Sharon Gannon
“Human beings have been waging war and destroying the environment for long time. Just because it has been going on for a long time and become an unquestioned habit, does that mean it should be allowed to continue.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Environmental Advocacy Talk, 2015
Long‑standing destructive habits are not justification for their continuation; we must question and change them.
In simple terms: Old habits don’t make them right.
Key Takeaway
Challenge the status quo.
Themes
environment
ethics
change
habit
war
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
motivational
critical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community activism
- education
- corporate practice
Key Concepts
sustainability
moral responsibility
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits in your life need re‑evaluation?
- How can societies shift from destructive to sustainable practices?
A Different Perspective
Habits can be deeply entrenched, making change difficult.
