"Humanity knows everything it possibly needs to know about the universe, yet we don't even know close to everything there is to know." - Isaac Newton
"You don't need to know everything to live a comfortable, happy life here on this planet." - Aristotle
"At some point, there will just be too many humans with too many world conflicts, too much pollution, not enough food, and not enough resources." - Thomas Malthus
"Understanding the effects humans have on the planet is crucial, but we must change our patterns and fix our character defects." - Carl Jung
"We must let go of the things we think make us happy and embrace a more stationary and minimalist lifestyle." - Henry David Thoreau
"The problem of plastic in the oceans is complex and rooted in the psychology of human behavior." - Sigmund Freud
"We are like deer in the headlights, startled by the news and social media, unsure of what to do as individuals." - Franz Kafka
"It's understandable to feel overwhelmed by your own stresses and responsibilities." - Viktor Frankl
"You may have additional problems as a marginalized person, making it even harder to think about global issues." - W.E.B. Du Bois
"Practicing breathing exercises can help you become a more relaxed and focused individual." - Lao Tzu
"Breathing deeply and mindfully can teach you a vital skill and help you become more capable over time." - Paramahansa Yogananda
"In time, you will create an inner dialogue that allows you to be present and focused." - Rumi
"Identify the foods, people, and teachings that agitate you and make conscious choices to avoid them." - Hippocrates
"The teachings of the past will become clear as your mind becomes more serene." - Confucius
"The purpose of life is to preserve and honor it, to keep it going in this vast and dark cosmos." - Charles Darwin
"Religions are man-made stories, and no one knows the true nature of creation." - Albert Einstein
"Imagine each scientific theory as a piece of a giant puzzle, for which the picture hasn't come together yet." - Johannes Kepler
"Human life is rare and valuable, more so than any other piece of matter in the universe." - Rachel Carson
"It's imperative that life prevails because it doesn't do well throughout the rest of the cosmos." - Nikola Tesla
"Humanity is a fascinating creation with complex ideas and behaviors, a testament to the intelligence given to us." - Leonardo da Vinci
"Humans have not yet figured out how to manage resources or treat each other and other creatures well." - Aldo Leopold
"Humanity's development of awareness and consciousness is progressing, but our population growth outpaces our intelligence." - Margaret Mead
"We have the technology to address many issues if we pool our resources and efforts." - Buckminster Fuller
"The challenge lies in preventing corrupt leaders from exacerbating human problems." - Mahatma Gandhi
"Bad leadership accelerates our problems, leading to more crime, punishment, and conflict." - George Orwell
"Uprisings against oppression are difficult because those in power hold the weapons and resources." - Nelson Mandela
"We must survive at all costs and avoid martyring ourselves for the cause." - Sun Tzu
"The change humanity needs will happen without more bloodshed or martyrs." - Martin Luther King Jr.
"A new, more sensitive generation is emerging, prepared to address the issues and guide their children away from toxic situations." - Jane Goodall
"As you do your inner work, you help fulfill the universe's purpose of creating and sustaining life." - Teilhard de Chardin
"Teaching compassion and non-harm makes you a great representative of the value of life." - Dalai Lama
"The universe rewards your service with awareness and consciousness, allowing you to enjoy existence unattached to material possessions." - Buddha
Author's note: It must be made clear that at no time in history did any of these amazingly brilliant and famous historical figures say any of these things. I wrote them.