If you don't have a moral question governing your society, then you don't have a society that is going to survive.
Oren LyonsRead
When we walk upon Mother Earth,_x000D_ we always plant our feet carefully_x000D_ because we know the faces of our future generations_x000D_ are looking up at us from beneath the ground._x000D_ we never forget them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes our responsibility to protect the environment for future generations.
Oren Lyons highlights the deep connection between humanity and the earth, stressing that our actions today affect those who will come after us. By metaphorically planting our feet carefully, he urges us to consider the impact of our choices on the future generations who rely on a healthy planet.
Themes
EnvironmentFuture GenerationsResponsibilityNatureEarth
In practice
Example use cases
This quote would be powerful to use during Earth Day speeches to emphasize environmental protection.
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We say that the faces of coming generations are looking up from the earth. So when you put your feet down, you put them down very carefully - because there are generations coming one after the other. If you think in these terms, then you'll walk a lot more carefully, be more respectful of this earth.
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