Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson

If future generations are to remember us more with gratitude than sorrow, we must achieve more than just the miracles of technology. We must also leave them a glimpse of the world as it was created, not just as it looked when we got through with it.

If future generations are to remember us more with gratitude

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This quote emphasizes the need to go beyond technological progress and focus on preserving the natural world for future generations. It suggests that our legacy should be measured not only by our advances in technology but also by our efforts to protect and restore the environment. By leaving behind a world that reflects its original beauty and richness, we can ensure that future generations will remember us with gratitude rather than with sorrow for the damage we have caused.

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