Pete Seeger Quotes

It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference. My little thing is planting trees.

The task for us now, if we are to survive, is to build the earth.

It's not about one person doing one big thing ... It's about a lot of people doing small things that really make the difference.

Well, normally I’m against big things. I think the world is going to be saved by millions of small things. Too many things can go wrong when they get big.” — Pete Seeger (on how he felt about attending his big 90th birthday bash last year)

When many little people in many little places do many little things, then the whole world changes.

I think the world is going to be saved by millions of small things.

If there's a world here in a hundred years, it's going to be saved by tens of millions of little things. The powers-that-be can break up any big thing they want. They can corrupt it or co-opt it from the inside, or they can attack it from the outside. But what are they going to do about 10 million little things? They break up two of them, and three more like them spring up!

The world will be solved by millions of small things.

It's up to us to save the world for tomorrow: it's up to you and me.

Seems to me, it aint the world that's so bad but what we're doin' to it. And all I'm saying is, see, what a wonderful world it would be if only we'd give it a chance. Love baby, love. That's the secret...

I suppose that's a question most often asked of me by people who would like to make a positive contribution towards a sustainable future and a healthy environment. There are so many things that need to be done that sometimes it seems overwhelming. I try to remind everyone that no one person has to do it all but if each one of us follows our heart and our own inclinations we will find the small things that we can do, and together we will come up with enough to create a sustainable future and a healthy environment.

My object is to save the world, while still leading a pleasant life.

Remember, nobody changes the world on their own.

As the Ambassador for WWF Earth Hour, I still vividly remember that there were only 80 buildings in China that participated the Earth Hour in its first year. Six years later, there were 170 cities and thousands of buildings that participated. We are still growing strong. I am encouraged by the accomplishments we have made together and they make me proud and more determined than ever.

On a certain day, month and year one should observe the ceremony of tree-planting. Thus, one fulfils one's responsibilities, serves one's fellow-beings which not only brings happiness but benefits all.

None of us alone can save the nation or the world. But each of us can make a positive difference if we commit ourselves to do so. (p. 109)

In a world that is in chaos politically, socially and environmentally, how can the human race sustain another 100 years?

The actions and inactions of hundreds of millions of people and nearly 200 states, will affect what kind of world emerges in the time ahead.

Now is not the time to shrink from the challenge of saving our only home in the universe. Now is not the time to pull into ourselves, retreating into either survivalist or escapist mode. To the contrary, this is the time for titans, not turtles. Now is the time to open our arms, expand our horizons, and dream big. Big problems require big solutions.

Most of what I know about environmental conservation I learned from my father, who has been a leader within the movement for over 30 years.

Saving the world happens one person at a time. Be at the front of the queue. Each one of us has to work hard to achieve our collective dream for a healthier planet.

We can either help to make this world a more incredible place than it has ever been, or we can hasten its return to inorganic dust.

We save the world by being alive ourselves.

I would remind people on the planet that this is the only one we have, and we need to take care of it.

Cutting food waste is a delicious way of saving money, helping to feed the world and protect the planet.