title: For Earth Day
Some Native American proverbs that are poignant in our time.
“The frog does not drink up the pond in which he lives.” (Lakota)
“When a man moves away from nature his heart becomes hard.” (Lakota)
“Only when the last tree has withered, the last fish has been caught, and the last river has been poisoned, will you realize you cannot eat money.” (Cree)
“Man has responsibility, not power.” (Tuscarora)
“In our every deliberation we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.” (From the Great Law of the Iroquois Confederacy)
Source: Wikiquote
Let us always remember that the earth belongs to generations yet to come. Let’s make it a place we want our childrens children to grow up in.
Happy Earth Day everyone!
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Jawharah
3:05 pm
I only read this now. But the quotes are awesome! Thanks. :)