--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I think we must ask ourselves if this is…" description: "\"I think we must ask ourselves if this is really what we want to do to God's creation, to drive it to extinction? Because extinction really is irreversi..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/679/stuart-l-pimm-87991_animal_i-think-we-must-ask-ourselves-if-this-is_478595.jpg" --- # I think we must ask ourselves if this is really what we… ![“I think we must ask ourselves if this is really what we want to do to God's creation, to drive it to extinction? Because extinction really is irreversible; species that go extinct are lost forever. This is not like Jurassic Park. We can't bring them back.” quote by Stuart L. Pimm](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/679/stuart-l-pimm-87991_animal_i-think-we-must-ask-ourselves-if-this-is_478595.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/679/stuart-l-pimm-87991_animal_i-think-we-must-ask-ourselves-if-this-is_478595.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/679/stuart-l-pimm-87991_animal_i-think-we-must-ask-ourselves-if-this-is_478595.jpg) > “I think we must ask ourselves if this is really what we want to do to God's creation, to drive it to extinction? Because extinction really is irreversible; species that go extinct are lost forever. This is not like Jurassic Park. We can't bring them back.” Stuart L. Pimm ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. We must question whether harming ecosystems aligns with our desires, as extinction is irreversible. **In simple terms:** Question harming nature; extinction can't be undone. Key Takeaway Prioritize protecting species and habitats. Themes environment ethics conservation Mood urgent reflective Type environmental ethical When to use this quote - policy making - education - activism - research funding Key Concepts biodiversity loss human impact Questions to Reflect On - What values guide our environmental choices? - How can we balance development with preservation? A Different Perspective Economic pressures often outweigh ecological concerns. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Animal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/animal/) [Creation](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/creation/) [Extinction](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/extinction/) [God'S Creation](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/god-s-creation/) [Jurassic park](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/jurassic-park/) [Thinking](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/thinking/) ## Related quotes > [To drive to extinction something He has created is wrong. He has a purpose for everything... 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