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Maurice Strong Quotes: We owe at least this much to future generations, from whom we have borrowed a fragile planet called Earth.
         

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


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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.



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The real goal of the Earth Charter is that it will in fact become like the Ten Commandments.



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We need what I have often called an ecological approach to the management of these resources and we do not have that now. We have the inertia of past habits, unsustainable habits.



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I am a socialist in ideology, a capitalist in methodology.



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Ted Turner is still a leader. And he sets a great example. His ability financially has been reduced, but his influence and his example still is an important asset to the whole environmental movement.





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