Conservation Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
“Conservation means development as much as it does protection. A man's usefulness depends upon his living up to his ideals insofar as he can.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Conservation Conference, 1908
Conservation and development are intertwined; personal usefulness aligns with living up to one’s ideals.
In simple terms: Conservation equals development; live up to ideals.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with personal ideals.
Themes
environment
development
ideals
Mood
optimistic
determined
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy
- ethics
- community planning
Key Concepts
sustainability
personal purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- How can development respect ecological limits?
- What personal ideals guide your actions?
A Different Perspective
Balancing growth and preservation is challenging.
