Believe Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
“Our country, we have faith to believe, is only at the beginning of its growth. Unless the forests of the United States can be made ready to meet the vast demands which this growth will inevitably bring, commercial disaster, that means disaster to the whole country, is inevitable.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Conservation Address, 1905
He warns that without preparing natural resources, rapid growth will cause national disaster.
In simple terms: Resource planning is essential for sustainable growth.
Key Takeaway
Plan resource use before expansion.
Themes
environment
economics
policy
Mood
cautionary
urgent
Type
political
environmental
When to use this quote
- urban development
- energy policy
- forestry planning
Key Concepts
sustainability
resource management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policy balance growth and conservation?
- What incentives encourage sustainable resource use?
A Different Perspective
Economic pressures may outweigh environmental concerns.
