So, what we do as individuals matters. It adds up. Maurice Strong addindividualmatter Change image and share on social
Inertia is a powerful force in human and political affairs. Maurice Strong affairforcehuman Change image and share on social
Most of my supporters are people who actually know me. I just continue to do the best I can and I don't bother to try and respond to every little bit because the best response is just to keep on doing what you think is right. Maurice Strong bitebothercontinue share on social
After all, sustainability means running the global environment - Earth Inc. - like a corporation: with depreciation, amortization and maintenance accounts. In other words, keeping the asset whole, rather than undermining your natural capital. Maurice Strong accountamortizationasset share on social
The combination of population growth and the growth in consumption is a danger that we are not prepared for and something we will need global co-operation on. Maurice Strong combinationconsumptiondanger Change image and share on social
I've got used to criticisms and, naturally, I try to make sure I don't listen to the more extreme ones because most of the people who have taken their right-wing extremist view of my life are people that I've never met. Maurice Strong criticismextremeextremist share on social
Well they do have a use, but we should never believe that any international conference is going to suddenly solve problems like the condition of the global environment. Maurice Strong conditionconferenceenvironment Change image and share on social
Ted Turner is still a leader. And he sets a great example. His ability financially has been reduced, but his influence and his example still is an important asset to the whole environmental movement. Maurice Strong abilityassetenvironmental Change image and share on social
My son is the main shareholder of my company, and I help him explore some of those opportunities that are related to things I know about, such as energy and the environment. But I'm active because I can't think of anything else to do in my so-called retirement. Maurice Strong activecallcompany share on social
Don't accept that you can't make a difference. Because if you can't make a difference, you won't make a difference, and if you put a multiplier on that we will continue on an unsustainable pathway. Maurice Strong acceptcontinuedifference Change image and share on social