The real cause of hunger is the powerlessness of the poor to gain access to the resources they need to feed themselves.
Frances Moore LappRead
I'm neither an optimist nor a pessimist. I am a dyed-in-the-woo l possibilist! By this, I mean with an eco-mind, we see that everything's connected and change is the only constant.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes a balanced perspective on life, recognizing the interconnectedness of all things and the inevitability of change.
Frances Moore Lapp's quote reflects a philosophical stance that transcends the binaries of optimism and pessimism. By identifying as a 'possibilist,' she acknowledges that while challenges exist, there is always potential for positive outcomes if one maintains an ecological and interconnected mindset, embracing the fundamental reality that change is a constant aspect of life.
Themes
PossibilistChangeInterconnectednessEco-MindPerspective
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about facing challenges in life.
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We got hooked on grain-fed meat just as we got hooked on gas guzzling automobiles. Big cars made sense only when oil was cheap; grain-fed meat makes sense only because the true costs of producing it are not counted.
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