Greta Thunberg Quotes – 23 Inspirational Sayings From the Swedish Climate Activist

Looking for inspirational Greta Thunberg quotes? Then you've come to the right place! The Swedish activist receives for her commitment to the Climate protection attention all over the world. In order to enforce a consistent, worldwide climate policy based on scientific facts, she initiated the protest movement "Fridays for Future", which was quickly joined by millions of people all over the world.

Here I would like to give you now their most important and most rousing short and long sayings.

My please: Keep in mind that many of Greta's quotes have been translated. I cannot guarantee that it is the original quote in each case. Therefore, double check them and feel free to leave a corrective comment. If you like and share any of the quotes in the internet, please link this elaborately created collection. Thank you for your support!

23 Greta Thunberg Quotes And Sayings

The young climate activist has a incredible movement for a sustainable lifestyle in our society started rolling. For this, she is loved by environmentally conscious people. But she also feels the headwind of those who want to make money with the resources of this earth. All the more remarkable is her irrepressible will to create change. Feel free to be inspired by her following quotes at any time.

Greta Thunberg Quotes 1 - 10

1. "I have learned you are never too small to make a difference."
2. "Some people, some companies, some decision-makers in particular, have known exactly what priceless values they have been sacrificing to continue making unimaginable amounts of money. And I think many of you here today belong to that group of people."
3. "We can’t save the world by playing by the rules, because the rules have to be changed. Everything needs to change – and it has to start today."
4. "You say you love your children above all else and yet you are stealing their future in front of their very eyes."
5. "It feels like we've passed some kind of social tipping point. People are starting to find their voice, to understand that they can actually make a difference."
6. „Wir betteln nicht bei Entscheidungsträgern um ihre Anteilnahme. Sie haben uns in der Vergangenheit ignoriert, und sie werden es weiterhin tun. Aber die Dinge werden sich ändern, ob es ihnen gefällt oder nicht.“
7. "Either we prevent 1.5C of warming or we don’t. Either we avoid setting off that irreversible chain reaction beyond human control or we don’t. Either we choose to go on as a civilisation or we don’t. That is as black or white as it gets. There are no grey areas when it comes to survival."
8. "We need to focus every inch of our being on climate change because if we fail to do so then all our achievements and progress have been for nothing. All that will remain of our political leaders’ legacy will be the greatest failure in human history."
9. "We children usually don’t do as you tell us to do, we do as you do. And if you adults don’t care about my future, neither do I. I will school strike for the climate until election day."
10. "For over 30 years, science has agreed. How dare you look the other way and say you are doing enough while there are no solutions in sight?"

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Greta Thunberg Quotes 11 - 23

11. "Some people – some companies and some decision-makers in particular – have known what priceless values they are sacrificing to continue making unimaginable amounts of money. I want to challenge those companies and those decision-makers into real and bold climate action. To set their economic goals aside and to safeguard the future living conditions for humankind."
12. "With our «business as usual» we are on our way to a world where billions of people could lose their homes."
13. „Unsere Wirtschaft könnte das hinbekommen, aber die Ökosysteme nicht. Und wir können mit der Natur nicht verhandeln.“
14. "Together and united, we are unstoppable."
15. "You are not mature enough to tell it like it is. Even that burden you leave to us children."
16. "I want you to panic. I want you to feel the fear I feel every day. I want you to act. I want you to act as you would in a crisis. I want you to act as if the house is on fire, because it is."
17. "Change is coming whether you like it or not."
18. „Es gibt keine Grauzonen, wenn es ums Überleben geht.“
19. "The moment we decide to fulfill something, we can do anything."
20. "When haters go after your looks and differences, it means they have nowhere left to go. And then you know you're winning!"
21. "I’m not that special. I can’t convince everyone. I’m just going to do what I want to do and what will have the most impact."
22. "Right here, right now is where we draw the line. The world is waking up. And change is coming whether you like it or not."
23. "You must take action. You must do the impossible. Because giving up is never an option."

Can you think of any other sayings by Greta that I've forgotten here? Then always come up with your ideas in the comments!

Who is Greta Thunberg?

Greta Thunberg is a Swedish climate change activist who began a private climate strike in 2018. Over time, she has then mobilized millions of people to demonstrate against man-made climate change and take to the streets on Fridays to do so, as part of the "Friday For Future" movement she founded.

What is the goal of "Fridays For Future"?

 The "Fridays For Future" movement demands compliance with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement - above all the goal of limiting the average temperature of the Earth to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. For Germany, they are calling for a coal phase-out by 2030, a power supply based 100 percent on renewable energies by 2035, and climate neutrality by 2035. To achieve this, the movement is increasing public pressure on politicians.

What can I do for the climate?

Everyone can contribute to protecting the climate on our planet. An organic, regional-seasonal, plant-based diet, switching to green electricity and an eco-bank, the energy-efficient modernization of one's own home and the preference for bicycles and trains over cars and planes, and the conscious consumption of truly meaningful things in life, are among the biggest adjusting screws.

Using Greta Thunberg's quotes as a constant source of inspiration

Greta represents the rethinking of the young generation towards a more sustainable and conscious lifestyle. I hope that I could inspire you with her quotes.

To conclude this collection of sayings, I would like to give you some more further articles that fit with Greta's values and should help your development:

• Reduce ecological footprint - What everyone can do
• Climate change - what is it actually?
• Why live sustainably at all?

Do you have any questions or more quotes from Greta Thunberg? Then just write me a comment.

Stay Climate Friendly,

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