Air Quote by U Thant
“As we watch the sun go down, evening after evening, through the smog across the poisoned waters of our native earth, we must ask ourselves seriously whether we really wish some future universal historian on another planet to say about us: "With all their genius and with all their skill, they ran out of foresight and air and food and water and ideas," or, They went on playing politics until their world collapsed around them.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly Address, 1965
Humanity risks losing essential resources due to short-sighted politics and environmental neglect.
In simple terms: We may run out of air, food, water, and ideas if we ignore foresight.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize sustainable policies now.
Themes
environment
politics
future
humanity
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
warning
political
When to use this quote
- city planning
- global governance
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
sustainability
resource management
political short-s
Practical Applications
- government policy
- corporate strategy
- community activism
- education curricula
- personal lifestyle choices
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies could balance immediate political pressures with long-term sustainability?
- How can individuals influence systemic change?
A Different Perspective
Short-term political gains often outweigh long-term survival needs.
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)