I'm a person who has always believed that you tell people the truth, and they'll make reasonable decisions. Truth is powerful.
John F. KerryRead
Unlike Washington, which is stuck in ideological gridlock, Americans feel the impact of climate change in their own hometowns and they know something must be done.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the disconnect between political action and the tangible effects of climate change experienced by Americans.
John F. Kerry points out that while political discourse in Washington may be hindered by opposing ideologies, ordinary Americans are directly feeling the repercussions of climate change in their local environments. This awareness among the populace creates a sense of urgency for action to combat climate change, as they acknowledge the necessity for change beyond political stalemates.
Themes
Climate ChangePoliticsActionEnvironmentAwareness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about environmental policies, one might cite this quote to emphasize the necessity of grassroots movements.
More from John F. Kerry
All quotes βConfronting climate change is, in the long run, one of the greatest challenges that we face, and you can see this duty or responsibility laid down in scriptures, clearly.
John F. KerryRead
Here I am in the state of New Mexico. George Bush is still in the state of denial. New Mexico has five electoral votes. The state of denial has none. I like my chances.
John F. KerryRead
Democracy relies on free speech. Yes, say anything you want, but it relies even more on the speech being truthful. It is the truth, after all, that sets us free.
John F. KerryRead
War should be not a war of choice; it should be a war of necessity. And it should be a last resort.
John F. KerryRead
I can't take my Catholic belief, my article of faith, and legislate it on a Protestant or a Jew or an Atheist. We have separation of church and state in the United States of America.
John F. KerryRead
Similar quotes
Nature does require her time of preservation, which perforce, I her frail son amongst my brethren mortal, must give my attendance to.
William ShakespeareRead
The crooked little tomato branches, pulpy and pale as if made of cheap green paper, broke under the weight of so much fruit; there was something frantic in such fertility, a crying-out like that of children frantic to please.
John UpdikeRead
For myself I hold no preferences among flowers, so long as they are wild, free, spontaneous. Bricks to all greenhouses! Black thumb and cutworm to the potted plant!
Edward AbbeyRead
We tend to block off many of our senses when we're staring at a screen. Nature time can literally bring us to our senses.
Richard LouvRead
The calm, Cool face of the river, Asked me for a kiss
Langston HughesRead
Nature reserves the right to inflict upon her children the most terrifying jests.
Thornton WilderRead