Maurice Strong Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Nevertheless, the concept of sustainable development is now known - even amongst those who haven't accepted it - and it's recognized, debated and followed by an increasing number of businesses.”

“Also, it is interesting that developing countries, with China and India perhaps in the lead, where the future of the global environment will be decided are now on board with the case for sustainable development.”

“I am retired from all my official roles, but I am still very active. I have close relationships at the U.N. I don't have any role at the U.N, but I'm still quite cooperative with a number of U.N. activities, in particular to China and that region.”

“What pleases me most is that sustainable development is on almost everybody's agenda now.”

“Licences to have babies incidentally is something that I got in trouble for some years ago for suggesting even in Canada that this might be necessary at some point, at least some restriction on the right to have a child.”

“We owe at least this much to future generations, from whom we have borrowed a fragile planet called Earth.”

“Don't accept that you can't make a difference. Because if you can't make a difference, you won't make a difference, and if you put a multiplier on that we will continue on an unsustainable pathway.”

“A shift is necessary toward lifestyles less geared to environmental damaging consumption patterns.”

“I am convinced the prophets of doom have to be taken seriously.”

“Inertia is a powerful force in human and political affairs.”