Wangari Maathai Quotes
Quotes
Activism“The elites have become predators, self-serving and only turning to people when they need them.”
Wangari MaathaiQuotes
Activism“There are simple actions we can take. Start by planting ten trees we each need to absorb the carbon dioxide we exhale.”
Wangari MaathaiQuotes
Activism“We owe it to ourselves and to the next generation to conserve the environment so that we can bequeath our children a sustainable world that benefits all.”
Wangari MaathaiQuotes
Activism“ Do not be overwhelmed. I want to encourage you to be hummingbirds. ”
Wangari MaathaiQuotes
Activism“ Anybody can dig a hole and plant a tree. But make sure it survives. You have to nurture it, you have to water it, you have to keep at it until it becomes rooted so it can take care or itself. There are so many enemies of trees. ”
Wangari MaathaiQuotes
Activism“ When I went back home, I was constantly being reminded, Im an African woman, and so there are certain things I shouldnt do, certain ambitions that I should not entertain. ”
Wangari MaathaiQuotes
Activism“ Protecting the global environment is directly related to securing peace. ”
Wangari MaathaiQuotes
Activism“ The essential role of the environment is still marginal in discussions about poverty. While we continue to debate these initiatives, environmental degradation, including the loss of biodiversity and topsoil, accelerates, causing development efforts to falter. ”
Wangari MaathaiQuotes
Activism“ The leaders don't know what they are doing. They are so blinded by greed they genuinely believe they should control all resources. They don't understand why we are willing to be abused, willing to put ourselves in danger. ”
Wangari MaathaiQuotes
Activism“ There comes a time when humanity is called to shift to a new level of consciousness... that time is now. ”
Wangari MaathaiQuotes
Activism“ You cannot blame corruption in Africa on colonialism. ”
Wangari MaathaiQuotes
Activism“ The living conditions of the poor must be improved if we really want to save our environment. ”
Wangari MaathaiQuotes
Activism“ The challenge is to restore the home of the tadpoles and give back to our children a world of beauty and wonder. ”
Wangari MaathaiQuotes
Activism“ The worlds interactions with Africa are not necessarily motivated by altruism, but by the self-interest of states seeking to maximize their opportunities and minimize their costs, often at the expense of those who are not in a position to do either. ”
Wangari MaathaiQuotes
Activism“ In a few decades, the relationship between the environment, resources and conflict may seem almost as obvious as the connection we see today between human rights, democracy and peace. ”
Wangari MaathaiQuotes
Activism“ Culture is coded wisdom. ”
Wangari MaathaiGet inspiration for parents!
Subscribe for parenting tips, family money advice, baby names and more
We’ll send you tons of inspiration to help you find a hidden gem in your local area or plan a big day out.
Check your inbox for your latest news from us. You have subscribed to:
Remember that you can always manage your preferences or unsubscribe through the link at the foot of each newsletter.
