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Quote by E. F. Schumacher

“There is incredible generosity in the potentialities of Nature. We only have to discover how to utilize them.”

Quote by E. F. Schumacher

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E. F. Schumacher
E. F. Schumacher

E. F. Schumacher was an outstanding statistician known for his contributions to economics and sustainable development research. He was born on August 16, 1911, and passed away on September 4, 1977. more

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