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Conserving Quotes

On saving what won't come back twice.

One thread here is almost provocative: several speakers argue that caring about the land and calling yourself a Conservative should go hand in hand, not sit at odds. Another ties conserving oil energy directly to measurable GDP growth. See also Biodiversity.

If I can save 25 billion dollars in terms of reduction of import, I will be adding one percent to the GDP. By conserving the oil energy by the people, the GDP will become 5.5 percent, and this will change...

Quotes by Veerappa Moily

I would think that conserving our natural resources should be a conservative position: Not to waste food, and not to throw away a lot of the food that we buy.

Quotes by Tim Ryan

There's this very vulnerable planet of ours with finite resources. Architects and designers have, I think, a fair responsibility for conserving energy and materials, and making things durable.

Quotes by Robin Day

For a movement supposedly devoted to conserving the past, conservatives are oh-so-splendid at forgetting their own past.

Quotes by Rick Perlstein

Age Quotes

The fact of the matter is our homes are on the frontlines when it comes to protecting and conserving our critical water resources - more than that, they are also key to protecting our health.

Quotes by Philippe Cousteau, Jr.

The whole basis of conserving is not about nature - it is about people. If we don't look after the people surrounding the place, and if they don't have the value of preserving it in their pockets, then they are...

Quotes by Mohit Chauhan

I also have an idea for a book on biodiversity, and why and how we should be conserving it.

Quotes by Ken Thompson

If you're a Conservative, why aren't you behind conserving the land?

Quotes by Ken Kesey

Conservative Americans care about the environment, they just happen to have a very different approach. They aren't 'deniers,' but instead have a real stake in conserving the land and environment for the future.

Quotes by Katie Pavlich

Behind Quotes

People need to realise that their governments are sitting on finite resources that will run out one day. Subsidising power and water is not an ideal solution and does not help reduce consumption. We need to educate people, from a...

Quotes by Joe Kaeser

Morality, like language, is an invented structure for conserving and communicating order. And morality is learned, like language, by mimicking and remembering.

Quotes by Jane Rule

I also want to thank Arizona citizens for their efforts at conserving energy last summer.

Quotes by Jane D. Hull

We are going to unite the people, rescue the family, respect religions and our Judeo-Christian tradition, combat gender ideology, conserving our values.

Quotes by Jair Bolsonaro

I've definitely got better over the years at conserving my energy in pre-season - at knowing what to focus on and what to let go.

Quotes by Daniel Ricciardo

Better Quotes

It is impossible to talk about slowing climate change without talking about reducing CO2 emissions. Equally, it is impossible to talk about adapting to climate change without considering how we will feed ourselves. And it is out of the question...

Quotes by Cary Fowler

Protecting our Great Lakes and conserving this resource for the next generation is critical both for surrounding communities and our planet as a whole.

Quotes by Brad Schneider

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Frequently Asked Questions

What angle do the Conserving quotes take?
They connect conservation to identity — several speakers argue that caring about land, energy, and biodiversity fits naturally with conservative political values rather than opposing them.
Why would someone search for conserving quotes?
This draws readers interested in environmental policy debates, especially the argument that conservation isn't only a progressive cause.
Is there an economic argument in these quotes?
Yes — one speaker ties conserving oil energy directly to GDP growth, framing conservation as a practical economic strategy rather than just an ethical one.
Does biodiversity get its own mention?
It does, with one quote describing an idea for a book on biodiversity and the reasoning behind why it needs conserving in the first place.
Where can I read more in this direction?
The Biodiversity quotes are a natural next stop.

Whatever the angle — economics, politics, or plain stewardship — the shared belief is that conserving isn't a luxury but a responsibility owed to what comes next. Nearby reading includes Age and Better.