Quote by Kim Stanley Robinson

We should conceive of ourselves not as rulers of Earth, but as highly powerful, conscious stewards: The Earth is given to us in trust, and we can screw it up or make it work well and sustainably.

We should conceive of ourselves not as rulers of Earth, but

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This quote suggests that rather than considering ourselves as dominant rulers of the Earth, we should see ourselves as responsible stewards with great power and consciousness. It emphasizes the idea that the Earth has been placed in our care and it is our duty to either negatively impact or positively maintain it in a sustainable manner, implying the need for responsible and mindful actions towards the environment.

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