Married couples who quarrel bitterly every day may really need each other as deeply as those who appear to be desperately in love.
Edward AbbeyRead
An economic system which can only expand or expire must be false to all that is human.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Abbey critiques an economic system that is unsustainable and detrimental to human values.
In this quote, Edward Abbey argues against an economic system that relies solely on endless growth or inevitable decline. He suggests that such a system is inherently flawed as it contradicts the fundamental aspects of being human, emphasizing the need for an economic model that respects human values, equality, and sustainability rather than one that prioritizes unending expansion at the cost of social and environmental well-being.
Themes
EconomySustainabilityGrowthHumanityValues
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about environmental responsibility, one might refer to Abbey's insights on sustainable economic systems.
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