Conservation is a cause that has no end. There is no point at which we will say our work is finished.
Rachel Carson – Silent Spring
Conservation Cause
C
Obligation to Endure
O
The obligation to endure gives us the right to know.
Rachel Carson – Silent Spring
Fateful Power
F
Man’s attitude toward nature is today critically important simply because we have now acquired a fateful power to alter and destroy nature.
Rachel Carson – Silent Spring
Unchecked Chemical Use
U
We have allowed these chemicals to be used with little or no advance investigation of their effect on soil, water, wildlife, and man himself.
Rachel Carson – Silent Spring
Integrity of Nature
I
Future generations are unlikely to condone our lack of prudent concern for the integrity of the natural world that supports all life.
Rachel Carson – Silent Spring
Balance of Nature
B
The balance of nature is not a status quo; it is fluid, ever shifting, in a constant state of adjustment.
Rachel Carson – Silent Spring
Preparation for Future
P
The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.
Malcolm X – The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Dealing with Criticism
D
If you have no critics you’ll likely have no success.
Malcolm X – The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Embracing Change
E
Change is only a good thing if you change in a good way.
Malcolm X – The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Importance of Education
I
Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.
Malcolm X – The Autobiography of Malcolm X