Quote by Barack Obama

We can't drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times... and then just expect that other countries are going to say OK. That's not leadership. That's not going to happen.

We can't drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep

Summary

This quote highlights the limitations of expecting other countries to accept unsustainable levels of consumption and disregard for the environment simply because some nations are able to afford it. It suggests that true leadership does not lie in maintaining a lifestyle without considering the global consequences of those choices. Instead, it implies that real leadership entails acknowledging the need for balance and conscious resource management, even if it means making personal sacrifices to ensure a sustainable future for all.

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Leadership

By Barack Obama

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