Creation Quotes
Man has lost the capacity to foresee and to forestall. He will end by destroying the earth.
"Man has lost the capacity to foresee and to forestall. He will end by destroying the earth."— Albert Schweitzer
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Meaning of this quote
The statement warns that powerful human activity can outpace foresight and prevention.
Key takeaway:
Consider foreseeable effects before allowing a harmful practice to become entrenched.
Origin of the quote
Rachel Carson, Silent Spring (1962), dedication
Who actually said this?
Rachel Carson attributes this wording to Schweitzer in the dedication of Silent Spring. No original Schweitzer publication was established; distinguish Carson’s attribution from primary verification.
