David Suzuki

Natural History Canadian 1936 99 quotes

Broadcaster who urges living as if nature mattered.

Quotes by David Suzuki

The future is not something we enter. The future is something we create.

It's a Matter of Survival (CBC Radio series) 1987

We are all indigenous to this planet. We all have a responsibility to protect it.

The Sacred Balance: Rediscovering Our Place in Nature 1997

The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.

The Legacy: An Elder's Vision for Our Sustainable Future 2008

We need to listen to the wisdom of indigenous peoples, who have lived sustainably for millennia.

Various speeches and writings 1990

The environmental crisis is a spiritual crisis.

Good News for a Change: Hope for a Troubled Planet 2002

Hope is not a lottery ticket. Hope is a choice.

The Legacy: An Elder's Vision for Our Sustainable Future 2008

We have to stop consuming so much. We have to live more simply.

It's a Matter of Survival (CBC Radio series) 1987

The Earth is not a resource to be exploited. It is our home.

The Sacred Balance: Rediscovering Our Place in Nature 1997

We need to create a world where all species can thrive.

The Legacy: An Elder's Vision for Our Sustainable Future 2008

The environmental movement is not about being anti-progress. It's about redefining progress.

Various speeches and writings 1990

We have to stop thinking of nature as something 'out there' and start thinking of it as something 'in here.'

Good News for a Change: Hope for a Troubled Planet 2002

The only way to have a future is to create it.

It's a Matter of Survival (CBC Radio series) 1987

We are all interconnected, and our actions have consequences.

The Sacred Balance: Rediscovering Our Place in Nature 1997

The environmental crisis is a human crisis.

The Legacy: An Elder's Vision for Our Sustainable Future 2008

We need to move from a culture of consumption to a culture of sustainability.

Various speeches and writings 1990

The Earth is a living system, and we are part of it.

Good News for a Change: Hope for a Troubled Planet 2002

The greatest gift we can give to future generations is a healthy planet.

It's a Matter of Survival (CBC Radio series) 1987

We need to rediscover our sense of wonder and awe for the natural world.

The Sacred Balance: Rediscovering Our Place in Nature 1997

The environmental crisis is an opportunity for us to transform ourselves and our society.

The Legacy: An Elder's Vision for Our Sustainable Future 2008

We are not just consumers; we are also citizens.

Various speeches and writings 1990