Quote by David Attenborough

All we can hope for is that the thing is going to slowly and imperceptibly shift. All I can say is that 50 years ago there were no such thing as environmental policies.

All we can hope for is that the thing is going to slowly and

Summary

This quote suggests that change often happens gradually and without immediate noticeable impact. The speaker expresses their optimism for a shift to occur in a similar manner regarding environmental policies. They highlight the transformation that has taken place over the past 50 years, where environmental policies were nonexistent but have now become an integral part of society. The quote implies that change is achievable, albeit slowly, and emphasizes the potential for further progress in addressing environmental issues.

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By David Attenborough

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