Quotes of Gaylord Nelson - somelinesforyou

“ There is a great need for the introduction of new values in our society, where bigger is not necessarily better, where slower can be faster, and where less can be more. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ Nuclear war is not inevitable, but major degradation of our environment with grave consequences is inevitable unless we reverse the trend. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ Loads of chemicals and hazardous wastes have been introduced into the atmosphere that didn't even exist in 1948. The environmental condition of the planet is far worse than it was 42 years ago. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ Population and immigration are very difficult issues to discuss. Democrats and Republicans alike - for very different reasons - avoid it. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ Loads of chemicals and hazardous wastes have been introduced into the atmosphere that didn't even exist in 1948. The environmental condition of the planet is far worse than it was 42 years ago. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ In the state of Wisconsin it's mandated that teachers in the social sciences and hard sciences have to start giving environmental education by the first grade, through high school. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ Population and immigration are very difficult issues to discuss. Democrats and Republicans alike - for very different reasons - avoid it. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ The most important environmental issue is one that is rarely mentioned, and that is the lack of a conservation ethic in our culture. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ Loads of chemicals and hazardous wastes have been introduced into the atmosphere that didn't even exist in 1948. The environmental condition of the planet is far worse than it was 42 years ago. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ Nuclear war is not inevitable, but major degradation of our environment with grave consequences is inevitable unless we reverse the trend. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ Population and immigration are very difficult issues to discuss. Democrats and Republicans alike - for very different reasons - avoid it. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ In the state of Wisconsin it's mandated that teachers in the social sciences and hard sciences have to start giving environmental education by the first grade, through high school. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ The most important environmental issue is one that is rarely mentioned, and that is the lack of a conservation ethic in our culture. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard. ”

- Gaylord Nelson

“ The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard. ”

- Gaylord Nelson
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