Protecting our future on this planet depends on the conscious evolution of our species." -Leonardo DiCaprio Humankind must become accountable on a massive scale for the wanton destruction of our collective home. "Look after the land and the land will look after you, destroy the land and it will destroy you." -Aboriginal Proverb."What’s the use of a fine house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?" -Henry David Thoreau."Look profound into nature, and afterward, you will comprehend everything better." -Albert Einstein."For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver." -Martin Luther King Jr.I love not man the less, but nature more." -Lord Byron There is society, where none intrudes by the deep sea, and music in its roar. "There is a pleasure in the pathless woods.Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people." -Franklin D. "A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself.And we must share it with our wildlife." -Steve Irwin "We don’t own the planet Earth we belong to it."I firmly believe nature brings solace in all troubles." -Anne Frank."There are no passengers on spaceship earth."The earth is what we all have in common." -Wendell Berry."Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need but not every man’s greed." -Gandhi."Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we’ve ever known." -Carl Sagan."The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard." -Gaylord Nelson."A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers but borrowed from his children." -John James Audubon."Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries." -Jimmy Carter.They'll inspire you to make every single day an Earth Day! You might want to memorize a few of these quotes, so you can consider them not just on April 22, but anytime you're out and about in nature, whether you're gardening, hiking, or just kicking it in the backyard by the outdoor fireplace. and Gaylord Nelson, the Senator from Wisconsin who had the idea for the very first Earth Day, back in 1970. These messages from poets, politicians, scientists and celebrities bring home the point of the holiday commemorated by more than one billion people, across 190-plus countries: we all need to help protect our planet.īelow, you'll find words of wisdom from people like Jane Goodall, Martin Luther King Jr.
But no matter what you do to honor the planet, you should be sure to make time to share some of the following Earth Day quotes with friends and family, whether in person, on social media-or both. And of course you can always donate to environmental causes. You can make special environmentally-themed crafts with your kiddos, or dine on sustainable goodies, or even plant a few trees. You can begin by joining a local Great Global Cleanup crew picking up trash in your area. There are plenty of wonderful ways to celebrate Earth Day this April 22.
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