1 For 200 years we’ve been conquering nature. Now we’re beating it to death. – Tom McMillan
For a long time, that man was focused on utilizing the earth’s processes and it’s ways. The utilization soon turned to destruction of resources for commercial gain
2 The Earth has a skin and that skin has diseases, one of its diseases is called man. – Friedrich Nietzsche
Personifying the earth, the man that dwells on the earth’s crust is just a parasite, that eats off for its own purpose with no regard for the host
3 Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. – Lao Tzu
Life has its way and it’s pace. And that’s how it works, nature has its processes to follow everything, and it accomplishes all the goals
4 Those who contemplate the beauty of the Earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. – Rachel Carson
Those people who don’t fail at finding the nature beautiful would eventually find ways to strengthen their will to protect it.
5 What is the use of a house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on? – Henry David Thoreau
All the fancy villas and money people work for while destroying the planet, through commercial activities, those would be of no value once the planet is dead
6 When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water. – Benjamin Franklin
The only time when humans will contemplate in the destruction they brought upon the planet, it would be too late
7 Save the Earth, it’s our only source of chocolate!
Of course. To every kid and adult alive. It’s the best motivation. No earth means no coco plants. Hence, no chocolate
8 We have met the enemy and he is us. – Walt Kelly
Apart from the human species, no life form has damaged the planet in critical ways. And thus, to win over the waste of resources we must control ourselves
9 We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children
The earth hasn’t been bestowed to us by our ancestors to keep but to pass it on to our children, and that too in a healthy state.
10 Earth Day should encourage us to reflect on what we are doing to make our planet a more sustainable and livable place
Earth day is not a day to focus on just the social boasting about the event. It’s about introspection, to think about us and the planet as a whole, and to act upon its benefit
11 One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between man and nature shall not be broken. -Leo Tolstoy
You can always find joy in the midst of nature. To be truly happy, man first needs to learn to appreciate the beauty of nature. He must always love and respect nature and not violate it.
12 The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share. -Lady Bird Johnson
No matter what race, culture, or country we come from, the one thing that we share in common is mother nature. Our environment is what binds us together. And it is important that we keep it pristine.
13 We have forgotten how to be good guests, how to walk lightly on the earth as its other creatures do. -Barbara Ward
Our technological pursuits have caused us to be disconnected from mother nature. We have lost our way. Humans have evolved so far ahead that they have lost their place in the environment.
14 The proper use of science is not to conquer nature but to live in it. -Barry Commoner
Science is not meant to be used to destroy nature but rather to sustain and preserve nature. We have to use it to live in harmony with nature. Without mother nature, we have no place to go and no life to live.
15 The Earth is a fine place and worth fighting for.- Ernest Hemingway
The Earth is our home. Without the Earth, we have no place to go. Life on Earth is precious. And it is our duty to fight for it, to keep it alive and pure.
16 A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. -Franklin D. Roosevelt
A nation that has no value for its land, for its solid and nature will eventually destroy itself. Nature is what gives us the air that we breathe, the land we walk on, the food we eat, and the water we breathe. And a nation that destroys all of this will eventually self-destruct.
17 Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries. -Jimmy Carter
Love for nature can bring people together just like their love for art and music can. Nature is one thing that we have in common and it can transcend superficial boundaries that we humans have put forth.
18 Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty. -John Ruskin
The beauty of nature is appreciated by few. Just spend some time out there in nature and you’ll be lost in the infinite beauty of nature. The clandestine rivers, the serene forests, and hills, are enough to take you by awe.
19 A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers but borrowed from his children. —John James Audubon
For every action that we take today, our future generations have to pay the price. We do not inherit the world from our ancestors, but rather, we borrow it from our children. If we do not use our resources sustainably, it is our children who will have to suffer the cost of it.
20 In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. -John Muir
Nature always gives us more than we ask for. Every time you get out there in nature you’ll find yourself a new perspective and that will change the way you look at the world. You’ll always find more than you ask for.
21 An understanding of the natural world and what’s in it is a source of not only a great curiosity but great fulfillment. -David Attenborough
Understanding the ways of the world, of how nature works and sustains life brings great fulfillment. Curiosity for the mysteries of nature brings great satisfaction.
22 Humankind has not woven the web of life, We are but one thread within it, Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. -Chief Seattle
We do not control the web of life. We are nothing more than just a tiny thread in it. Whatever we do to the ecosystem, we do to ourselves. We are part of nature and we will have to face the consequences of destroying nature over the years.
23 I believe in God, only I spell it Nature. – Frank Lloyd Wright
Nature is God. It is what gives us everything that we need to survive. Without Nature, we will not exist. Nature is the supreme power and no matter how we try to conquer it, Nature’s fury is above all.
24 Earth Day should encourage us to reflect on what we are doing to make our planet a more sustainable and livable place. –Scott Peters
Earth day is meant for us to reflect on how we are harming the planet. It is high time we change our ways. We need to take responsibility for the harm we have done and look for alternative ways. For what we do today, our children have to suffer the consequences.
25 To leave the world better than you found it, sometimes you have to pick up other people’s trash. – Bill Nye
If we wish to leave the world a better place, we have to think selflessly. Sometimes, you will have to pick up the trash someone else left, sometimes you will have to compensate for others’ mistakes and that’s all a part of it. What matters is that you do it nevertheless.
26 If we all get together, we can truly make a difference, but we must act now, The window of time is closing. -Frank Wright
If all of us try, we can definitely change the world. The time to act is now. Climate change, global warming, and seemingly inevitable extinction is looming. If we don’t act when we can, it won’t be long before we no longer can.
27 If we kill off the wild, then we are killing a part of our souls. -Wendell Berry
We are an inherent part of nature. Humans initially lived closely with nature. It is in our blood and by destroying so much of nature, we are essentially digging our own graves. The wild is an important part of Earth and by killing it, we are killing a part of ourselves.
28 To reconnect with nature is key if we want to save the planet. -Jane Goodall
Unless we learn to live with nature and respect it, we will never be able to save it. We have become so tone deaf and selfish that in our endeavour to hoard more resources, we have killed most of nature eventually leading to mass destruction.
29 Nature holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive and even spiritual satisfaction. E. O. Wilson
Nature is the key to everything. If we’re going to neglect its importance in our lives and continue to destroy it, we’ll always lag behind in development and eventually end up destroying ourselves.
30 We should preserve every scrap of biodiversity as priceless while we learn to use it and come to understand what it means to humanity. -Samuel Butler
Life on Earth is precious. We’ve already destroyed a large chunk of it and it is critical that we preserve whatever is left of it while trying to learn more.
31 Nature is more precious than gold and silver. It provides for us whatever we need to survive and sustain life. Life without nature is a life incomplete. -Martin Luther King Jr.
The Earth provides for us whatever we need to survive and sustain life. Life without nature is a life incomplete and impossible.
32 Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty. -John Ruskin
Nature harbors some of the most beautiful things that ever existed. Once you spend time with them, you will undoubtedly come to appreciate them and in the process, rejuvenate your own being.
33 Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature, it will never fail you. -Frank Lloyd Wright
The best way you can spend your day is by connecting with nature. Embrace and admire the beauty of nature, and it will reward you always.
34 Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the Earth. -Henry David Thoreau
Nature can help you reconnect with yourself. Enjoy and embrace each element of the world. Every season brings forth new blessings for you to enjoy so enjoy every minute of it.
35 Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. -Chief Seattle
We can learn a lot from observing nature. You will begin to learn things about the world and even about yourself. It also teaches things much more than textbooks ever do.
36 Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher. -William Wordsworth
We can learn a lot from observing nature. You will begin to learn things about the world and even about yourself. It also teaches things much more than textbooks ever do.
37 Nature never hurries. Atom by atom, little by little, she achieves her work. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Nature doesn’t hurry up to create its beauties. Rather, she takes time to do so. It teaches us that good things take time to reach us.
38 I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles. -Anne Frank
Nature is the best source of peace. When we’re down and deep in trouble, spending some time with nature is the most effective way to relieve our stress.
38 Thought-Provoking Earth Day Quotes About Nature
1. For 200 years we’ve been conquering nature. Now we’re beating it to death. – Tom McMillan
2. The Earth has a skin and that skin has diseases, one of its diseases is called man. – Friedrich Nietzsche
3. Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. – Lao Tzu
4. Those who contemplate the beauty of the Earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. – Rachel Carson
5. What is the use of a house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on? – Henry David Thoreau
6. When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water. – Benjamin Franklin
7. Save the Earth, it’s our only source of chocolate!
8. We have met the enemy and he is us. – Walt Kelly
9. We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children
10. Earth Day should encourage us to reflect on what we are doing to make our planet a more sustainable and livable place
11. One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between man and nature shall not be broken. -Leo Tolstoy
12. The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share. -Lady Bird Johnson
13. We have forgotten how to be good guests, how to walk lightly on the earth as its other creatures do. -Barbara Ward
14. The proper use of science is not to conquer nature but to live in it. -Barry Commoner
15. The Earth is a fine place and worth fighting for.- Ernest Hemingway
16. A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. -Franklin D. Roosevelt
17. Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries. -Jimmy Carter
18. Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty. -John Ruskin
19. A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers but borrowed from his children. —John James Audubon
20. In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. -John Muir
21. An understanding of the natural world and what’s in it is a source of not only a great curiosity but great fulfillment. -David Attenborough
22. Humankind has not woven the web of life, We are but one thread within it, Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. -Chief Seattle
23. I believe in God, only I spell it Nature. – Frank Lloyd Wright
24. Earth Day should encourage us to reflect on what we are doing to make our planet a more sustainable and livable place. –Scott Peters
25. To leave the world better than you found it, sometimes you have to pick up other people’s trash. – Bill Nye
26. If we all get together, we can truly make a difference, but we must act now, The window of time is closing. -Frank Wright
27. If we kill off the wild, then we are killing a part of our souls. -Wendell Berry
28. To reconnect with nature is key if we want to save the planet. -Jane Goodall
29. Nature holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive and even spiritual satisfaction. E. O. Wilson
30. We should preserve every scrap of biodiversity as priceless while we learn to use it and come to understand what it means to humanity. -Samuel Butler
31. Nature is more precious than gold and silver. It provides for us whatever we need to survive and sustain life. Life without nature is a life incomplete. -Martin Luther King Jr.
32. Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty. -John Ruskin
33. Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature, it will never fail you. -Frank Lloyd Wright
34. Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the Earth. -Henry David Thoreau
35. Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. -Chief Seattle
36. Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher. -William Wordsworth
37. Nature never hurries. Atom by atom, little by little, she achieves her work. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
38. I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles. -Anne Frank