Teach your children what we have taught our children, that the earth is our mother. Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons of the earth. If men spit upon the ground, they spit upon themselves. This we know: the earth does not belong to man - man belongs to the earth. This we know. All things are connected like the blood that unites one's family. All things are connected.Chief Seattle (Sealth)
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The Earth is our mother. Whatever befalls the Earth befalls the sons of the Earth. The earth does not belong to man - man belongs to the earth. The earth is beautiful and sacred, to be cherished, protected and returned to.
No matter where we live on the planet, we should all strive to protect it for future generations. We would do well to respect its beauty and understand that everything is connected.
Source: Suquamish Chief
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