Inspirational Quotes for Earth Day

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtfully committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” — Native American Proverb

“Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet, and the winds long to play with your hair. — Kahlil Gibran

“What is the use of a house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?” — Henry David Thoreau

“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” –John Muir

“The earth has music for those who listen.” — George Santayana

“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.” — Mahatma Gandhi

“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” –Gary Snyder

“I really wonder what gives us the right to wreck this poor planet of ours.” — Kurt Vonnegut

“Take nothing but memories, leave nothing but footprints!” — Chief Seattle

“For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it.” –Jacques-Yves Cousteau

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” — Dr. Seuss, The Lorax

If you have a favorite quote about nature and the Earth that we’ve missed here, be sure to leave us a comment and let us know. Happy Earth Day today and every day!