Famous quote by Aldo Leopold

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"Recreational development is a job not of building roads into the lovely country, but of building receptivity into the still unlovely human mind"

- Aldo Leopold

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Aldo Leopold's quote speaks with the importance of developing a sense of gratitude for the natural world. He suggests that the work of leisure development is not about building physical infrastructure, such as roadways, however rather about cultivating an understanding and appreciation of nature in individuals's minds. He suggests that the human mind is not naturally inclined to value the appeal of the natural world, and that it is the job of leisure development to cultivate this appreciation. Leopold's quote stresses the value of environmental education and the requirement to instill a sense of regard and affection for nature in people's minds. He recommends that this is the essential to maintaining and securing the natural world, which it is a job that must be taken seriously.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Aldo Leopold between January 11, 1887 and April 21, 1948. He/she was a famous Environmentalist from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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