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Isnt it a shame that future generations cant be here to see all the wonderful things were doing with their money?
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"Isn't it a shame that future generations can't be here to see all the wonderful things we're doing with their money?"

- Earl Wilson

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This quote by Earl Wilson speaks with the concept of intergenerational equity, or the idea that the existing generation ought to not be taking advantage of the sources of future generations. Wilson is recommending that the current generation is doing wonderful points with the cash of future generations, yet that those generations will certainly never ever be able to witness or appreciate the work that is being done. This quote speaks with the concept of sustainability and the need to make certain that future generations have the exact same sources readily available to them as the present generation. It is a tip that the decisions we make today will certainly have an impact on future generations which we need to be mindful of our actions.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Earl Wilson between October 2, 1934 and April 23, 2005. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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