The whole of the 20th century has always put the car at the center. So by putting the pedestrian first, you create these livable places, I think, with more attraction and interest and character.
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It is now 14 years since I first suggested that organic farming might have some benefits and ought to be taken seriously. I shall never forget the vehemence of the reaction.. much of it coming from the sort of people who regard agriculture as an industrial process, with production as the sole yardstick of success.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the initial resistance to the idea of organic farming, highlighting a tension between industrial agriculture and more holistic approaches.
In this quote, Prince Charles emphasizes the long-standing opposition to organic farming from those who view agriculture purely as an industrial process, measuring success solely by production output. He illustrates how such a limited perspective can dismiss alternative farming methods that have environmental and health benefits.
Themes
Organic FarmingAgricultureSustainabilityIndustrial ProcessSuccessEnvironment
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech advocating for sustainable agriculture practices.
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