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Sustainable Quotes

On what lasts: economically, ecologically, and creatively.

These quotes question sustainability across very different systems, from a claim that Obamacare isn't sustainable to a broader argument that the Industrial Age fails on both ecological and human terms. See related themes on the Environment quotes page.

Uniformity is not very interesting or sustainable - it's boring.

Quotes by Sasha Velour

Obamacare is simply not sustainable.

Quotes by Sarah Huckabee Sanders

The Industrial Age is not sustainable. It's not sustainable in ecological terms, and it's not sustainable in human terms.

Quotes by Peter Senge

Writing and thinking is not economically sustainable.

Quotes by Jaron Lanier

Emotion Quotes

Civilization can never be sustainable.

Quotes by Derrick Jensen

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one quote say about uniformity and sustainability?
It argues that uniformity is boring and simply not sustainable, suggesting variety and change are necessary to keep something worthwhile going.
Is there a quote criticizing Obamacare's sustainability?
Yes, one line states plainly that Obamacare isn't sustainable, offering a blunt political opinion without elaborating on the specific reasoning behind it.
Why might writing and thinking be described as economically unsustainable?
One speaker argues that these pursuits don't reliably support a person financially, framing creative and intellectual work as valuable but economically precarious. See related reflections on the Growth quotes page.
How does one quote link the Industrial Age to sustainability?
It argues the Industrial Age fails on two fronts at once - ecologically and in human terms - suggesting its model of progress can't be maintained indefinitely. Explore Environment quotes for related ideas.
What common concern ties these sustainable quotes together?
Whether talking about politics, careers, or entire economic eras, each quote questions whether current systems can really last, treating sustainability as a test many things fail.

One quote takes a more personal angle, arguing that writing and thinking aren't economically sustainable careers, which echoes the wider concerns about uniformity raised elsewhere. Explore Growth quotes for related ideas.