If you don't have a moral question governing your society, then you don't have a society that is going to survive.
Oren LyonsRead
We say that the faces of coming generations are looking up from the earth. So when you put your feet down, you put them down very carefully - because there are generations coming one after the other. If you think in these terms, then you'll walk a lot more carefully, be more respectful of this earth.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We should be mindful of our actions as they impact future generations and the earth.
This quote emphasizes the responsibility we have towards the environment and the legacy we leave for future generations. By being aware that our actions affect those who will come after us, we are encouraged to act with greater care and respect for the earth, fostering a more sustainable and thoughtful approach to living.
Themes
GenerationsEarthResponsibilityRespectSustainability
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech promoting environmental conservation, one might say, 'We must remember that the faces of coming generations are looking up from the earth.'
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We have to do that. We have to be thankful. That's what we said. Two things were told to us: To be thankful, so those are our ceremonies, ceremonies of thanksgiving. We built nations around it, and you can do that, too. And the other thing they said was enjoy life. That's a rule, a law- enjoy life- you're supposed to.
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