Humans have a tendency to fall prey to the illusion that their economy is at the very center of the universe, forgetting that the biosphere is what ultimately sustains all systems, both man-made and natural. In this sense, 'environmental issues' are not about saving the planet—it will always survive and evolve with new combinations of atom—but about the prosperous development of our own species.
—Cark Folke
Our natures
Never be afraid to be who you are. There are times when we may have to restrain our natures, for various reasons, but that doesn't mean that we should persistently pervert our expression. We should try to accommodate others where it seems reasonable to do so, but we have no obligation to satisfy their expectations.
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