Are you ready to be inspired by this collection of quotes about sustainable living? These quotes from environmentalists, activists, and visionaries will ignite your passion for a greener future and encourage you to take action towards sustainable living. Once inspired, check out our post on how to achieve your sustainable living goals!
Quotes About Sustainable Living
The first of our quotes about sustainable living is by Gaylord Nelson, who founded Earth Day, which began as a teach-in about environmental issues on April 22, 1970. He is quotes as saying “The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.”
Andy Warhol, a famous leader in the pop art movement, put it well when he stated “Land really is the best art”.
“He who knows what sweets and virtues are in the ground, the waters, the plants, the heavens, and how to come at these enchantments, is the rich and royal man.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“To leave the world better than you found it, sometimes you have to pick up other people’s trash.” – Bill Nye. The forth of our quotes on sustainable living really resonates with me! It is easy to say that we are not responsible for other people’s decisions, but we can try to go out of our way to try to leave a place better than how we found it.
If you are looking for inspiration to go out and plant a tree, here it is! “He that plants trees loves others besides himself.” – Dr. Thomas Fuller
One of the things I love most about environmental science is how everything is connected, which is perfectly captured in this quote by Dr. Marin Luther Kin Jr. “It really boils down to this: that all life is interrelated. We are all caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied into a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one destiny, affects all indirectly.”
Out last inspiration quote, by Helen Keller, says “To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug.”
Conclusion
So, let these quotes be our guiding compass as we embark on a sustainable living journey. Let us find inspiration and strength in their words, and let them fuel our commitment to preserving the beauty and diversity of our planet. Together, we can make a difference and build a greener, more sustainable future – a future worth fighting for.
