The voice of the natural world would be, "Could you please give us space and leave us alone to get along with our own lives and our own ways, because we actually know much better how to do it then when you start interfering."
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I was born in London in England in 1934. I went through, as a child, the horrors of World War II, through a time when food was rationed and we learned to be very careful, and we never had more to eat than what we needed to eat. There was no waste. Everything was used.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on Jane Goodall's experiences during World War II, emphasizing resilience and resourcefulness in difficult times.
Jane Goodall's quote highlights her childhood experiences in London during World War II, where the hardships of war taught her the values of frugality and resourcefulness. Growing up in an environment of rationing and scarcity, she learned the importance of using every resource wisely and not wasting what little they had, which shaped her perspective on life and sustainability.
Themes
ResilienceResourcefulnessWarRationingSustainability
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about sustainability, you might use this quote to highlight the importance of using resources wisely.
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