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Ted Turner
4 quotes
“Our future is in our hands. We do have global communications, and we know what's going on all over the world, and we know what's right, and we know what's wrong. The question is, are we going to do something about it?”
Ted Turner (1938–2026) first seen 1999 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in Television Academy Foundation interview (12 June 1999 & 6 December 1999)
“If I only had a little humility, I'd be perfect.”
Ted Turner (1938–2026) first seen 2003 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in "At Long Last, He's Citizen Ted", Forbes (30 January 2003)
“Climate change is one of the world’s most serious problems – but moving to a cleaner energy future is also one of the world’s greatest business opportunities. Given the scale of the challenge – and the opportunity – we must act now to tackle climate change. … While the problem can sometimes seem overwhelming, we can turn things around – but we must move beyond climate talk to climate action.”
Ted Turner (1938–2026) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Time for Climate Action", UN Foundation (23 September 2014)
“I don’t measure success in numbers, but I consider my contributions of more than 1.3 billion dollars to various causes over the years to be one of my proudest accomplishments and the best investment I’ve ever made. Those dollars have improved lives, saved species, fought disease, educated children, inspired change, challenged ideas and opened minds; and at the time of my death, virtually all of my wealth will have gone to charity. Looking back, if I had to live my life over, there are things I would do differently, but the one thing I would not change is my charitable giving. I’m particularly thankful for my father’s advice to set goals so high that they can’t possibly be achieved during a lifetime and to give help where help is needed most. That inspiration keeps me energized and eager to keep working hard every day on giving back and making the world a better place for generations to come.”
Ted Turner (1938–2026) first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Giving Pledge letter (2010)