The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.

Fraternity membership
Nelson is an initiated member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity having been initiated in 1971 during a trip to La Grange Georgia to promote the 2nd Annual Earth Day. We have to address the population issue. )


Life after politics
After Nelson's 1980 defeat for re-election he became counselor for The Wilderness Society in January 1981.

Gaylord Anton Nelson (June 4 1916 – July 3 2005) was an American politician from Wisconsin who served as a United States Senator and governor.