“At present, there can be little doubt that the whole of mankind is in mortal danger, not because we are short of scientific and technological know-how, but because we tend to use it destructively, without wisdom. More education can help us only if produces more wisdom.” IfsKnowsLittlesWholeHelpingUseGrowthKnow HowDoubtMankindDangerProduceMortalsConsumptionTechnological Book:SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL Source: SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL
“To describe an animal as a physico-chemical system of extreme complexityis no doubt perfectly correct, except that it misses out on the animalness of the animal.” AnimalDoubtMissingExtremesNo DoubtChemicals Author:E. F. Schumacher
“The truly educated man is not a man who knows a bit of everything, not even the man who knows all the details of all subjects (if such a thing were possible): the “whole man” in fact, may have little detailed knowledge of facts and theories...but he will be truly in touch with the centre. He will not be in doubt about his basic convictions, about his view on the meaning and purpose of his life. He may not be able to explain these matters in words, but the conduct of his life will show a certain sureness of touch which stems from this inner clarity.” IfsKnowsMenMayLittlesMatterWholeFactsShowsAblePurposeCertainBitsViewsDoubtSubjectsTheoryDetailsConvictionEducatedClarityPurpose Of LifeStemCentreEducated ManSmall Is Beautiful Author:E. F. Schumacher
“I have no doubt that it is possible to give a new direction to technological development, a direction that shall lead it back to the real needs of man, and that also means: to the actual size of man. Man is small, and, therefore, small is beautiful.” MenNeedsGivingMeanRealBeautifulDoubtDevelopmentSizeNo DoubtTechnologicalNew DirectionsSmall Is BeautifulTechnological Development Author:E. F. Schumacher
“If I limit myself to knowledge that I consider true beyond doubt, I minimize the risk of error but I maximize, at the same time, the risk of missing out on what may be the subtlest, most important and most rewarding things in life.” IfsMayImportantDoubtRiskMissingLimitsErrorsThings In LifeMissing Out Author:E. F. Schumacher
