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“The oceans are already rising. Either we sink, separately, or swim, together.” (Colin Blakemore, distinguished scientist, supporter of the British Humanist Association and patron of Humanists for a Better World)
 

“Rapid and widespread changes in the world’s human population, coupled with unprecedented levels of consumption present profound challenges to human health and wellbeing, and the natural environment…” Royal Society “People and Planet” 2012 report (produced by working group chaired by Sir John Sulston FRS, distinguished supporter of Humanism) 

“I cannot not choose. If I do not choose, that is still a choice.” (J-P Sartre in “Existentialism and Humanism”) 

 “What the world most needs at this moment is a means of convincing human beings to embrace the whole of the species as their moral community.” (Sam Harris)

“Peace is one of the fundamental criteria for the long term survival of the human species and should be a concern of all Humanists.”  (International Humanist and Ethical Union)

“Seek the good in all things, harm no others, take responsibility, respect nature, do your utmost, be informed, be kind,  be courageous: at least sincerely try.” (Philosopher and humanist A C Grayling in “The Good Book”, 2011) 

“The only people who believe in infinite growth in a finite world are madmen and economists.” (Economist Kenneth Boulding) 

“Making the real world better is better than trusting there’s a world that’s already better.” (Richard Bartle, Professor of Computer Game Design and Distinguished Supporter of Humanism)

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” (Anthropologist Margaret Mead)

“God created the world and God will take out the world when it suits him. That’s all you need to know about climate change.” (Fred Upton, Chair of the US Commission on Energy and Commerce)  

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