Business Quote by Wendell Berry
““It is altogether conceivable that we may go right along with this business of “business,” with our curious religious faith in technological progress, with our glorification of our own greed and violence always rationalized by our indignation at the greed and violence of others, until our land, our world, and ourselves are utterly destroyed.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The End of the World as We Know It, 1990
Human progress, driven by greed and violence, is rationalized by blaming others, risking total destruction of Earth and humanity.
In simple terms: Greed rationalizes harmful progress.
Key Takeaway
Beware self‑justified destruction.
Themes
environment
ethics
greed
violence
progress
Mood
critical
urgent
thoughtful
Type
essay
environmental
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- education
- personal lifestyle
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
ecology
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance innovation with stewardship?
- What values should guide technological development?
A Different Perspective
Optimism about technology can overlook risks.
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