Parents are usually more careful to bestow knowledge on their children rather than virtue, the art of speaking well rather than doing well; but their manners should be of the greatest concern.
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Windmills installed around the world converting their direct current into alternating current and feeding the electric energy into the world network can harvest the planet Earth's prime daily energy income source-the wind--and adequately supply all the world's energy needs
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the potential of wind energy as a renewable resource to meet global energy demands.
R. Buckminster Fuller emphasizes the significant role of wind energy in addressing the world's energy needs. By installing windmills that convert the wind's direct current into alternating current, we can tap into a vast and sustainable energy source, thereby promoting a cleaner and more efficient energy network that benefits humanity as a whole.
Themes
Wind EnergyRenewable ResourcesSustainabilityElectric EnergyGlobal Needs
In practice
Example use cases
During an environmental conference, I shared this quote to highlight the importance of renewable energy.
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