Al Gore Quotes

A collection of quotes by Al Gore.

Al Gore is an American politician, environmentalist, and businessman. He was born on March 31, 1948, in Washington, D.C. Gore served as the 45th Vice President of the United States from 1993 to 2001, under President Bill Clinton. During his tenure, he focused on various issues such as global warming, healthcare, and reducing government bureaucracy.

Gore's interest in environmentalism and climate change has been a defining aspect of his career. After leaving office, he continued to advocate for environmental issues and founded organizations aimed at raising awareness about climate change and supporting sustainable solutions. In 2007, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to combat global warming.

Additionally, Gore has written several books on the environment, including "Earth in the Balance" and "An Inconvenient Truth," which accompanied his acclaimed documentary of the same name. Through these works, he aimed to educate the public about the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for collective action.

Aside from his environmental work, Gore has also been involved in various business ventures. He co-founded Generation Investment Management, a sustainable investing firm, and is a senior partner at Kleiner Perkins, a venture capital firm.

Al Gore's advocacy work, both in politics and environmentalism, has made him a prominent figure globally. His dedication to combating climate change and promoting sustainability has had a significant impact on the public awareness and policy-making surrounding these issues.

A zebra does not change its spots.

A zebra does not change its spots.

When you have the facts on your side, argue the facts. When

When you have the facts on your side, argue the facts. When you have the law on your side, argue the law. When you have neither, holler.

Facts Law You Your Argue Side

I do genuinely believe that the political system is not line

I do genuinely believe that the political system is not linear. When it reaches a tipping point fashioned by a critical mass of opinion, the slow pace of change we're used to will no longer be the norm. I see a lot of signs every day that we're moving closer and closer to that tipping point.

Change

We can believe in the future and work to achieve it and pres

We can believe in the future and work to achieve it and preserve it, or we can whirl blindly on, behaving as if one day there will be no children to inherit our legacy. The choice is ours; the earth is in balance.

Science

The planet has a fever. If your baby has a fever, you go to

The planet has a fever. If your baby has a fever, you go to the doctor. If the doctor says you need to intervene here, you don't say, Well, I read a science fiction novel that told me it's not a problem. If the crib's on fire, you don't speculate that the baby is flame retardant. You take action.

Science Action

Winston Churchill aroused this nation in heroic fashion to s

Winston Churchill aroused this nation in heroic fashion to save civilisation in World War Two. We have everything we need except political will, but political will is a renewable resource.

War

If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure.

If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure.

Failure

Airplane travel is nature's way of making you look like your

Airplane travel is nature's way of making you look like your passport photo.

Nature

Consider what kind of car you get. Buy cars and other produc

Consider what kind of car you get. Buy cars and other products that have the least impact environmentally.

Car

While President Bush likes to project an image of strength a

While President Bush likes to project an image of strength and courage, the real truth is that in the presence of his large financial contributors, he is a moral coward.

Courage

I took the initiative in moving forward a whole range of ini

I took the initiative in moving forward a whole range of initiatives that have proven to be important to our country's economic growth, environmental protection, improvements in our educational system.

Environmental

A president who breaks the law is a threat to the very struc

A president who breaks the law is a threat to the very structure of our government.

Government

I have faith in the United States and our ability to make go

I have faith in the United States and our ability to make good decisions based on the facts.

Faith

As human beings, we are vulnerable to confusing the unpreced

As human beings, we are vulnerable to confusing the unprecedented with the improbable. In our everyday experience, if something has never happened before, we are generally safe in assuming it is not going to happen in the future, but the exceptions can kill you and climate change is one of those exceptions.

Change

I think it's harder for people than it should be. But as mor

I think it's harder for people than it should be. But as more and more of us become carbon neutral and change the patterns in our lives to be part of the solution instead of part of the problem, we are now beginning to see the changes in policy that are needed.

Change

I pledge to you today that as president, in my first budget,

I pledge to you today that as president, in my first budget, I will introduce the largest increase in special education ever.

Education

I was in elective politics for 24 years. I've made four nati

I was in elective politics for 24 years. I've made four national races, two for President, two for Vice President. I have found there are other ways to serve, and I'm enjoying them.

Politics

The day I made that statement, about the inventing the inter

The day I made that statement, about the inventing the internet, I was tired because I'd been up all night inventing the Camcorder.

Funny

The Bush-Cheney administration had betrayed some basic Ameri

The Bush-Cheney administration had betrayed some basic American values. So there was hunger for change.

Change

The science linking the increased frequency and severity of

The science linking the increased frequency and severity of extreme weather to the climate crisis has matured tremendously in the last couple of years.

Science