Quotation by

Joseph Wood Krutch

If people destroy something replaceable made by mankind, they are called vandals if they destroy something irreplaceable made by God, they are called developers.

Joseph Wood Krutch

God

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The quote points out a double standard in how society views destruction: damaging human-made objects is condemned, while altering natural, unique creations is often accepted or praised. It highlights how people justify environmental changes by labeling themselves as progress-makers rather than recognizing the loss of something valuable and irreplaceable.

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