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Albert Schweitzer

Man has lost the capacity to foresee and to forestall. He will end by destroying the earth.

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Humans no longer have the ability to predict the consequences of their actions or prevent harm before it happens. As a result, their careless behavior will ultimately lead to severe damage to the planet.

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