Wangari Maathai

"We are not visitors to this world. We are part of it. We belong here."

"Change does not happen overnight, but it does happen when people work together."

"The culture of extraction and consumption that governs our world is killing the living world."

"We must move from the culture of death to the culture of life."

"I have realized that true wealth is not measured in money, but in the health of our ecosystems."

"The most important thing is that we recognize our power and use it for good."

"You cannot achieve peace through violence or domination."

"I believe that every person deserves to live in an environment that sustains their health and dignity."

"When we remove ourselves from the rhythms of nature, we remove ourselves from reality."

"The seeds we plant will grow into trees that provide shelter for future generations."

"We must learn to live in harmony with the Earth, not in dominance over her."

"I came to understand that the healing of the Earth and the healing of hearts are the same thing."

"You have to believe that you can make a difference, even if the odds seem impossible."

"The time to act is now. We cannot wait for someone else to save our world."

"I have learned that true development respects the rights of all people and all species."

"When we plant a tree, we are making an investment in the future that we may never see."

"The struggle for environmental protection is a struggle for the soul of humanity."

"We are called to be the voice of the voiceless and the strength of the weak."

"I believe that in fighting for the Earth, we are fighting for our own survival."

"You must be willing to stand alone in order to stand for something."

"The Earth does not belong to us; we belong to the Earth."

"I have realized that poverty and environmental destruction go hand in hand."

"We must create a new vision of development that honors both people and the planet."

"Change happens when ordinary people do extraordinary things."

"The most radical thing you can do is to tell the truth."

"I came to understand that my greatest power was in my capacity to inspire others."

"We are all stewards of the Earth, and we must act as if our lives depend on it, because they do."

"You cannot protect what you do not love, and you cannot love what you do not know."

"The future will be shaped by those who are brave enough to imagine it and bold enough to create it."

"I believe that the most important work is the work of transformation and healing."