Quote by Albert Schweitzer

Man has lost the capacity to foresee and to forestall. He will end by destroying the earth.

Man has lost the capacity to foresee and to forestall. He wi

Summary

This quote implies that human beings have gradually lost their ability to anticipate and prevent disastrous consequences. It highlights a lack of foresight and suggests that if we continue on this path, we will ultimately cause the destruction of our planet. The quote serves as a warning about the detrimental consequences of our actions and emphasizes the urgent need to change our behavior in order to protect the Earth from irreversible harm.

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Nature

By Albert Schweitzer

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