The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by King Charles: There's nothing like a jolly good disaster to get people to start doing something

King Charles III, then Prince Charles, remarked that disasters often spur action, reflecting frustration with slow, reactive systems. This comment, made during a 2014 flood visit, highlighted how problems are addressed only when crises force a response, rather than through early prevention. The King's long public service has focused on environmental and social causes.