The most inspiring Greta Thunberg quotes
Greta Thunberg has become the world's most famous teenager for her campaigning all over the world against climate change.
Back in 2018 at the age of 16, she began protesting outside Sweden’s Parliament igniting the #FridaysForFuture moment, which inspired children (and adults) all over the world to start taking more action against environmental issues.
She’s gone on to have three books published, was named one of the 100 most influential people by Time, as well as becoming their Person of the Year and Prince Charles has even described her as “remarkable”.
She may only be 17, but Greta has become a global icon for her fearless hard-hitting speeches and wise words. Here, we round up some of her best…
“I have learned you are never too small to make a difference.”
In her speech at the UN COP24 Climate Talks in 2018, Greta gave a few home truths about leaders only speaking of “green eternal economic growth” to remain popular and that they’re not “mature enough”.
“When haters go after your looks and differences, it means they have nowhere left to go. And then you know you’re winning!”
One for everyone to remember. Last August Greta spoke in an Instagram post about having Asperger's Syndrome and that being different is a “superpower” – we couldn’t agree more.
“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.”
Arguably her most stinging speech yet at the United Nations General Assembly last September, Greta told world leaders that the future generations won't let them get away with the little action against climate change.
“Together and united, we are unstoppable.”
This was the largest climate strike in history with around 250,000 people coming out to chant for Greta at the Global Climate Strike in New York and more around the world.
“You must take action. You must do the impossible. Because giving up is never an option.”
Greta travelled halfway across the Atlantic by boat to give this stirring speech to Congress in September 2019.
“I have a dream that the people in power, as well as the media, start treating this crisis like the existential emergency it is.”
Another great quote from Greta's Congress speech, taking inspiration from Martin Luther King's 'I Have A Dream' address.
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