Accuracy Quote by Thomas Berry
“Yet we can be sure that whatever fictions exist in Wall Street bookkeeping, the earth is a faithful scribe, a faultless calculator, a superb bookkeeper; we will be held responsible for every bit of our economic folly.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Great Work, 1995
Economic mistakes are recorded by the Earth, which acts as an impartial ledger, holding humanity accountable.
In simple terms: The planet records our economic errors.
Key Takeaway
Respect the Earth’s accounting.
Themes
environment
economics
responsibility
ethics
Mood
serious
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- business planning
- education
Key Concepts
sustainability
accountability
systems thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we reduce economic folly?
- What systems can improve accountability?
A Different Perspective
Human actions can be mitigated before they affect the Earth.
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