History teaches us that men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all other alternatives.

Abba Eban

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Learning from the past History Human nature

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Abba Eban

Medium

Speech

Language

English

Time

1970 1970s 20th century

Occupation

Diplomat Politician

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Eban, Abba. Speech in London. 16 Dec. 1970, London, England, UK.

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We have forgotten how to be good guests, how to walk lightly on the earth as its other creatures do.

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Man and nature Environmental destruction
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Barbara Wand
Medium
Speech
Language
English
Time
1972 1970s 20th century
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Citation

Wand, Barbara. Spoken at the Only One Earth: The Care and Maintenance of a Small Planet conference. United Nations Conference on the Human Environment. June 1972, Stockholm, Sweden.

Another quote about Human nature

It's a wonder I haven't abandoned all my ideals. They seem so absurd and impractical. Yet I cling to them because I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart.

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Idealism Optimism Human nature

Author

Anne Frank
Source
The Diary of a Young Girl
Medium
Personal journal
Language
Dutch
Time
1944 1940s 20th century
Authentication Score 2
Citation

Frank, Anne. Journal entry. 15 July 1944.