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It seems that every time mankind is given a lot of energy, we go out and wreck something with it
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"It seems that every time mankind is given a lot of energy, we go out and wreck something with it"

- David R. Brower

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by David R. Brower between July 1, 1912 and November 5, 2000. He/she was a famous Environmentalist from USA. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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