Resource Quotes

“The function identified by the concept of 'social capital' is the value of these aspects of social structure to actors as resources they can use to achieve their interests.”

“The tragedy of the commons develops in this way. Picture a pasture open to all.”

“We can't cure a shortage by increasing the supply.”

“Water is the lifeblood of our state, and we must manage it wisely for future generations.”

“Bandwidth is not free. It is a scarce resource.”

“Our greatest resource is not oil or gas, but our people.”

“Every new enclosure of the commons involves the infringement of somebody's personal liberty.”

“He who controls the spice controls the universe.”

“The canal is our copper.”

“I think it is not improbable that some of the provinces of this great river may afford the same materials for the manufacture of porcelain.”

“We have to make sure that our resources are used for the benefit of all our people, not just a few.”

“The oil is the property of the Iraqi people, all the Iraqi people.”

“It is a country and a climate that is in every respect formed to yield all that is necessary for the support of man.”

“We are the Saudi Arabia of coal.”

“The supply of natural resources is not finite in any economic sense.”

“Alaska is the last frontier. We need to develop our resources.”

“Peak oil is a theory, but it's a theory that has to be true. The resources are finite.”

“Our country is endowed with numerous resources... It is up to us to make good use of them.”

“Our world is a finite world, a closed world.”

“The problem is not that we do not have the resources to help. The problem is a lack of political will.”