Using Resources quotes

Using Resources

5 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.

5 quotes
Julian Simon
Julian Simon Economist

"Because we can expect future generations to be richer than we are, no matter what we do about resources, asking us to refrain from using resources now so that future generations can have them later is like asking the poor to make gifts to the rich."

Sonny Rollins
Sonny Rollins Jazz Musician

"I think we are in the midst of this period where we are committing this suicide on the planet and everybody is just using up all of our natural resources like a bunch of insane people. That's what I worry about more than I worry about jazz."

Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama Spiritual Leader

"Some people say that the West has a cruel history. These people also may see the achievements of Western countries - in terms of the economy, education, health, and social achievements - as a result of exploitation of poorer countries, including Arab countries. Western nations get rich by using resources such as Arab oil. Meanwhile, the countries supplying them raw materials remain poor. Due to such injustices, jealousies are created."

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