"A zebra does not change its spots."
"It seems an easy choice - sacrifice the tree for a human life - until one learns that three trees must be destroyed for each patient treated. Suddenly we must confront some tough questions. How important are the medical needs of future generations?"
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Source: Al Gore (2013). “Earth in the Balance: Forging a New Common Purpose”, p.119, Routledge
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