“Like winds and sunsets, wild things were taken for granted until progress began to do away with them. Now we face the question whether a still higher 'standard of living' is worth its cost in things natural, wild and free. For us of the minority, the opportunity to see geese is more important than television.”
Quote by Aldo Leopold
Work
A Sand County Almanac, and Sketches Here and There
A seminal work in environmental literature, this book offers a blend of personal anecdotes, natural observations, and philosophical musings, emphasizing the importance of preserving natural landscapes and ecosystems. more
Author
Aldo Leopold
Aldo Leopold was an American author, philosopher, conservationist, and environmentalist. He is best known for his book 'A Sand County Almanac', which is considered a foundational text in environmental ethics and wildlife management. Leopold was born on January 11, 1887, and passed away on April 21, 1948. more
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