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Preservation Quotes

Quotes on protecting land, property and survival

Preservation covers both survival and principle in these quotes, from travelers forming resources against famine to the idea that the true purpose of climate-shaping forests is conquest turned into lasting preservation.

With the dreary season in which we travelled part of the route; with our minds much more actively employed in forming resources for our preservation from famine.

Quotes by Zebulon Pike

The object of war is victory; that of victory is conquest; and that of conquest preservation.

Quotes by Montesquieu

The practical importance of the preservation of our forests is augmented by their relations to climate, soil and streams.

Quotes by John Muir

Government has no other end, but the preservation of property.

Quotes by John Locke

Active Quotes

I have long been active in and supportive of conservation and historical preservation causes.

Quotes by Jack L. Chalker

I first began to dry specimens for preservation carelessly perhaps at first, but before the season was over, I had collected between one and two hundred species.

Quotes by George Bentham

Life has an absolute value and its preservation takes precedence over other commandments.

Quotes by Ephraim Mirvis

Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures.

Quotes by Cesar Chavez

Plagiarists, at least, have the merit of preservation.

Quotes by Benjamin Disraeli

Frequently Asked Questions

What survival challenge does one quote describe during travel?
One quote recalls forming resources for preservation from famine during a difficult journey.
How does one quote connect war and preservation?
One quote argues that the object of war is victory, and the ultimate object of victory is preservation through conquest.
Why do the quotes value preserving forests?
One quote ties forest preservation to its effects on climate, soil and streams.
What does one quote say is government's basic purpose?
One quote states that government exists mainly to preserve property.
Is there more on protecting natural resources?
Yes, our climate quotes collection explores related ideas about environmental protection.

Other lines make the case for conservation directly, noting how forest preservation affects climate, soil and streams, and arguing that government exists chiefly to preserve property.