He that plants trees loves others besides himself.

Thomas Fuller
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He that plants trees loves others besides himself. This proverb is often used to illustrate the value of those who give freely of their time and effort to others. The idea is that those who put in extra effort and give what they can to help others will continue to enjoy the fruits of their labor long after their own lives have come to an end. The reality, however, is that we all know people who do not demonstrate this sort of generosity.

It’s possible that they chose not to share their resources. In other cases, they may have been given a great deal of money by a parent or other relative. In either case, it’s easy for someone to feel less happy because they never had the opportunity to enjoy the fruits of their labor.

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