Population growth Quote by Thomas Piketty

Despair is typical of those who do not understand the causes of evil, see no way out, and are incapable of struggle. The modern…

— Vladimir Lenin

“the rate of population growth observed from 1700 to 2012—0.8 percent per year—were to continue for the next three centuries, the world’s population would…

— Thomas Piketty

Excessive (population) growth may reduce output per worker, repress levels of living for the masses and engender strife

— Confucius

“Conquest occurred through violence, and over-expolitation and oppression necessitate continued violence, so the army is present. There would be no contradiction in that, if…

— Albert Memmi

“The obvious pollution occurring in many places - worst of all, in the planned societies- has encouraged the growth of the environmental movement, which,…

— Jacqueline Kasun

The one-child policy was based on some faulty science and had, as an ambition, reining in Chinese population growth, so as to enhance the…

— Howard W. French

For far too long, our local, state, and federal leaders have neglected to modernize New York City's aging infrastructure to keep pace with economic…

— Nicole Malliotakis

Population growth and the proliferation of mega-cities around the world redefines the entire global security agenda.

— Helmut Schmidt

We need to recognise that slowing population growth is one of the most cost-effective and reliable ways of easing pressure on our environment and…

— Lionel Shriver

“Adolescence is a period of life when the brain is malleable, and it represents a good opportunity for learning and social development. However, according…

— John Brockman

“Capitalism driven by hedonism, consumerism and globalisation is generally not restrained by the principles of social justice and legislation based upon them. One of…

— Yaakov Malkin

In the years to come, the combination of climate change and population growth could have a devastating effect on the planet and, needless to…

— Nathaniel Philbrick