Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

We could have saved the Earth but we were too damned cheap.

We could have saved the Earth but we were too damned cheap.

Summary

This quote suggests that humanity had the means and knowledge to prevent the destruction of the Earth, but chose not to take action due to an unwillingness to invest the required resources. It criticizes the prioritization of short-term financial gains over long-term sustainability and points towards our failure to address environmental issues with the necessary urgency and commitment. The quote highlights the regret and frustration that arise from realizing that our collective negligence and greed have led to irreversible damage to our planet.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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