A tree without roots is just a piece of wood.

Marco Pierre White
About This Quote

A tree without roots is just a piece of wood. This quote is simply telling the reader to not remove or ignore his or her roots. This can be taken in several ways. The reader can take it to mean that it is important to be who you are and not alter yourself to fit in with others. Or, the reader can take it to mean that without roots one will never truly grow, but will always remain the same.

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