Aboriginal Culture Quotes

“Long dismissed as children's stories or 'myths' by Westerners, Australian Aboriginal stories have only recently begun to be taken seriously for what they are: the longest continuous record of historic events and spirituality in the world.”
― Karl-Erik Sveiby, Treading Lightly: The Hidden Wisdom of the World's Oldest People

“Aboriginal peoples, like the ancients, were not so concerned with the science of matter, but rather with the science of the mind. For to them, the universe was mind, and all that existed as physical reality was the product of mind and spirit. Everything physical and material was in essence, manifested thought.”
― Kenneth Meadows, Earth Medicine: Revealing Hidden Teachings of the Native American Medicine Wheel

“For ages the Aborigines had relied heavily on isolation. It was their asset and their liability, and gave them long-term control of the continent. But if their isolation were to end, as it ultimately had to end with a shrinking world, their whole way of life could be fractured. Even the arrival of a few thousand permanent settlers, whether from Europe or Asia, would be like the first tremors of an earthquake.”
― Geoffrey Blainey, The Story of Australia's People Volume 2: The Rise and Rise of a New Australia

“It will ground you, you know, help you understand your place. Knowing my mob, where I'm from, well, everything comes from that.”
― Graham Akhurst, Borderland

“Community development must focus on tangible impacts and results, rather than political interests or favouritism.”
― Dean Foley

“Favouritism doesn’t build communities; actions and genuine impacts do.”
― Dean Foley

“Community development isn’t about looking good; it’s about doing good.”
― Dean Foley

“Forget the politics... good community work is measured by real outcomes, not just talk.”
― Dean Foley

“Wisdom isn’t about knowing everything... it's knowing what matters to your community.”
― Dean Foley

“Sustainability isn't a trend - it's the cornerstone of our ancestors' teachings.”
― Dean Foley

“To move forward, we must respect the wisdom of those who walked before us.”
― Dean Foley

“The measure of success in community development is durability, not headlines.”
― Dean Foley

“Every sustainable decision today honours future generations.”
― Dean Foley

“Impact doesn't require loud voices, just purposeful ones.”
― Dean Foley

“A community's strength grows when we blend traditional wisdom with new ideas.”
― Dean Foley

“Real innovation is accessible - it benefits everyone, not just a privileged few.”
― Dean Foley

“The true test of innovation is whether it nurtures the community’s collective wellbeing.”
― Dean Foley

“Real impact comes from actions measured by lasting change, not temporary applause.”
― Dean Foley

“A strategy is only good if the community sees tangible and sustainable results.”
― Dean Foley

“If your idea benefits people without harming the planet, you're already ahead.”
― Dean Foley

“Results speak louder than promises - community empowerment thrives on evidence.”
― Dean Foley

“Solutions that work are more valuable than brilliant theories.”
― Dean Foley

“We must prioritise effectiveness over elegance in community solutions.”
― Dean Foley

“What matters isn't how innovative an idea is, but how well it sustainably serves the community.”
― Dean Foley

“Effective action is always better than beautiful rhetoric.”
― Dean Foley

“Our communities deserve practical solutions, not just inspiring speeches.”
― Dean Foley

“Actions delivering genuine outcomes sustainably are always better than ambitious inaction.”
― Dean Foley

“Real change happens when we prioritise community wellbeing above economic returns, and honour wisdom over convenience.”
― Dean Foley

“Sustainable transformation is driven by placing community needs above profit-driven motives, and wisdom above easy solutions.”
― Dean Foley

“Just because I have different boundaries, doesn’t mean I have none.”
― Miki Mitayn, The Conscious Virus