A little kid asks my dad why that man is chopping down the tree. Dad: He's not chopping it down. He's saving it. Those branches were long dead from disease. All plants are like that. By cutting off the damage you make it possible for the tree to grow again. You watch - by the end of summer, this tree will be the strongest on the block. Laurie Halse Anderson
About This Quote

This is a very touching and inspiring quote. The child is referring to the tree. He is pointing out that the tree was dead and it had dangerous, diseased branches. However, after someone cuts off the dead branches, the healthy ones can grow back.

The quote has an underlying message that it is better to be safe than sorry. Sometimes we let things get out of hand without thinking about the future. If we had to, maybe we would do things differently in the present if given a chance to think about it before making a decision.

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