"If a man walks in the woods for love of them half of each day, he is in danger of being regarded as a loafer. But if he spends his days as a speculator, shearing off those woods and making the earth bald before her time, he is deemed an industrious and enterprising citizen."
— Henry David Thoreau
"The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago — the next best time is now."
— Chinese Proverb
"The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing which stands in their way."
— William Blake
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| Coolidge Park in Chattanooga |
"Trees are your best antiques." — Alexander Smith
"Happiness is sharing a bowl of cherries and a book of poetry with a shade tree. He doesn't eat much and doesn't read much, but listens well and is a most gracious host."
— Astrid Alauda
"Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them."
— Bill Vaughn
To read my review of Dr. Seuss's The Lorax, click here.
To read about a bookish tree, click here.
To read some of my previous Earth day posts, click here.
What a great Earth Day post. I loved the photos and what you say is so true.
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