Air Quote by Wendell Berry
“I believe in thrift as I believe in freedom, but I don't support the plutocratic hostility to taxation, regulation, and protections of land, water, and air.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Unsettling of America, 1977
Advocates personal thrift and freedom while condemning elite opposition to environmental regulation and taxation.
In simple terms: Freedom and thrift clash with elite anti‑regulation stance.
Key Takeaway
Support fair environmental policies.
Themes
environment
freedom
economics
politics
activism
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- community activism
- policy advocacy
- personal finance
- environmental stewardship
Key Concepts
sustainability
public good
tax policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals balance thrift with civic responsibility?
- What policies best protect natural resources?
A Different Perspective
Elite groups may argue regulation stifles innovation.
![“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)