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'Being a physicist, my father was a great believer in progress, but he also loved nature. He was a photographer, and outside of taking the occasional family photographs, all he did was photograph nature. He loved birds. That meant a lot to me growing up. Healthy progress also means we have to be concerned for the environment. That may have something to do with what I believe about farming.'

Dave Matthews#37

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Progress should respect nature, as shown by his father's love for the environment.
In plain terms
True progress includes caring for nature and the environment.
What can you take from it?
Balance progress with environmental care.

Where it applies

  • career choices
  • environmental debates
  • family stories

Putting it to work

  • Support sustainable farming
  • value nature
  • blend progress with care

Questions to consider

  • How do you balance progress with caring for nature?

Another view

Progress often conflicts with nature in practice.

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