Living a sustainable life can be difficult without inspiration and motivation. Sometimes, all it takes is a few words to inspire us to make a change. Here are 50 quotes to live by that will help you stay motivated and inspired to live a green life.
“The Earth is what we all have in common.”
Wendell Berry
This quote reminds us that we all share the same planet and that it is our responsibility to take care of it.
“We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.”
Ancient Indian Proverb
This quote reminds us that we are not the owners of the Earth, but merely its caretakers. It is our duty to ensure that we leave the planet in a better condition for future generations.
“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.”
Robert Swan
This quote reminds us that we cannot rely on others to protect the planet. It is our responsibility to take action and make a change.
“We don’t have to sacrifice a strong economy for a healthy environment.”
Dennis Weaver
This quote reminds us that we can have both a strong economy and a healthy environment. It is not a choice of one or the other.
“The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.”
Lady Bird Johnson
This quote reminds us that the environment is a shared responsibility. It is something that affects us all, and it is our duty to protect it.
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.”
Chinese Proverb
This quote reminds us that it is never too late to make a change. Even small actions can make a big difference.
“The Earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship. We cannot say we love the land and then take steps to destroy it for use by future generations.”
John Paul II
This quote reminds us that we cannot claim to love the planet if we do not take care of it. It is our responsibility to ensure that future generations have a healthy planet to call home.
“There is no such thing as ‘away’. When we throw anything away, it must go somewhere.”
Annie Leonard
This quote reminds us that everything we do has a consequence. There is no such thing as throwing something away, as it will end up somewhere, whether it is in a landfill or the ocean.
“What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another.”
Chris Maser
This quote reminds us that what we do to the environment, we do to ourselves. If we destroy the forests, we are destroying a vital part of our planet and our own well-being.
“The environment is everything that isn’t me.”
Albert Einstein
This quote reminds us that the environment is not separate from us. We are a part of it, and it is a part of us.
“We have forgotten how to be good guests, how to walk lightly on the earth as its other creatures do.”
Barbara Ward
This quote reminds us that we are guests on this planet and that we should treat it with respect and care, just as we would if we were visiting someone’s home.
“The environment and the economy are really both two sides of the same coin. If we cannot sustain the environment, we cannot sustain ourselves.”
Wangari Maathai
This quote reminds us that the environment and the economy are intertwined. We cannot have a healthy economy without a healthy environment.
“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.”
Mahatma Gandhi
This quote reminds us that we should be content with what we have and not let greed drive our actions. The Earth can provide for our needs, but not our endless wants.
“The environment is where we live, where we work, and where we play. It is everything around us, and we cannot escape it.”
Unknown
This quote reminds us that the environment is not something separate from our daily lives. It is all around us, and we should take care of it as we would our own homes.
“The only way forward, if we are going to improve the quality of the environment, is to get everybody involved.”
Richard Rogers
This quote reminds us that we all have a role to play in protecting the environment. It is not just the responsibility of governments and organizations, but also individuals.
“The environment is not a commodity to be traded, but a legacy to be passed on.”
Unknown
This quote reminds us that the environment is not something that can be bought or sold. It is something that we should cherish and protect for future generations.
“We are living on this planet as if we had another one to go to.”
Terry Swearingen
This quote reminds us that the Earth is the only home we have, and we should take care of it as if it were our only option.
“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.”
Robert Swan
This quote reminds us that we cannot rely on others to protect the planet. It is our responsibility to take action and make a change.
“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
This quote reminds us that we should be willing to make sacrifices today for the benefit of future generations. The impact of our actions may not be felt immediately, but it will have a lasting impact on the planet.
“We need to respect the oceans and take care of them as if our lives depended on it. Because they do.”
Sylvia Earle
This quote reminds us that the oceans are a vital part of our planet and our own survival. We should take care of them as if our lives depended on it, because they do.
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.”
Lao Tzu
This quote reminds us that we should take our time and be patient in our actions. Change may not happen overnight, but with persistence, we can accomplish great things.
“The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.”
Lady Bird Johnson
This quote reminds us that the environment is a shared responsibility. It is something that affects us all, and it is our duty to protect it.
“The environment is not a political issue, it is a moral issue. If we do not protect the planet, we are robbing future generations of their inheritance.”
Giovanni Ribisi
This quote reminds us that the environment is not a political issue, but a moral one. We should take care of the planet for the benefit of future generations.
“We are the first generation to feel the impact of climate change and the last generation that can do something about it.”
President Barack Obama
This quote reminds us that we are in a unique position to make a change. We have the power to take action and make a difference before it is too late.
“The environment is a fragile thing, and it needs to be protected. It takes everyone working together to ensure that we have a planet that is habitable for future generations.”
Terri Irwin
This quote reminds us that the environment is fragile, and it is our duty to protect it for future generations. It takes everyone working together to ensure a healthy planet.
“The Earth is a fine place and worth fighting for.”
Ernest Hemingway
This quote reminds us that the Earth is worth fighting for. It is a beautiful and unique planet that is worth protecting for future generations.
“The environment is not a gift from our parents, it is a loan from our children.”
Unknown
This quote reminds us that the environment is not something that we own, but something that we borrow from future generations. We should take care of it as if it were a loan.
“The Earth is what we make it.”
Unknown
This quote reminds us that the Earth is not something that exists independently of us. It is something that we shape and create through our actions.
“The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.”
Lady Bird Johnson
This quote reminds us that the environment is a shared responsibility. It is something that affects us all, and it is our duty to protect it.
“What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another.”
Chris Maser
This quote reminds us that what we do to the environment, we do to ourselves. If we destroy the forests, we are destroying a vital part of our planet and our own well-being.
“The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.”
Lady Bird Johnson
This quote reminds us that the environment is a shared responsibility. It is something that affects us all, and it is our duty to protect it.
“The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena.”
Carl Sagan
This quote reminds us that the Earth is a small part of the universe and that we should take care of it as if it were precious and rare.
“The Earth is a fine place and worth fighting for.”
Ernest Hemingway
This quote reminds us that the Earth is worth fighting for. It is a beautiful and unique planet that is worth protecting for future generations.
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
Albert Einstein
This quote reminds us that we cannot solve the problems of the environment using the same thinking that we used to create them. We must think differently and take new actions to make a change.
