The voice of the natural world would be, "Could you please give us space and leave us alone to get along with our own lives and our own ways, because we actually know much better how to do it then when you start interfering."
Jane GoodallRead
Well, in some ways we're not successful at all. We're destroying our home. That's not a bit successful.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success cannot be measured by achievements when we harm our environment.
Jane Goodall emphasizes that true success should not only be defined by personal or societal accomplishments but also by our responsibility towards the planet. Despite any advances we may have made, if we are causing destruction to our environment, we are failing in a fundamental way to respect and care for our home on Earth.
Themes
SuccessEnvironmentResponsibilityHomeDestruction
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a nature conservation seminar to illustrate the true meaning of success.
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