We owe at least this much to future generations, from whom we have borrowed a fragile planet called Earth.

Rumors of my wealth are greatly exaggerated. I have never been interested in money.

We must, from here on in, all go down the same path... There may not be another chance.

Well they do have a use, but we should never believe that any international conference is going to suddenly solve problems like the condition of the global environment.

I am a socialist in ideology, a capitalist in methodology.

So, what we do as individuals matters. It adds up.

Also, it is interesting that developing countries, with China and India perhaps in the lead, where the future of the global environment will be decided are now on board with the case for sustainable development.