Man might carve his mark on the earth but unless he's vigilant, Nature will take it all back.

Witi Ihimaera
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The earth will sustain all life, but it can also strip away that life. It's our task to be vigilant, just as the author of this quote advises. We must fight for our right to exist so that we can thrive in the universe.

Source: The Whale Rider

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