may be his willingness to sacrifice something today
for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.
- Gaylord Nelson
In Iroquois society, leaders are encouraged to
remember seven generations in the past and
consider seven generations in the future
when making decisions that affect the people.
- Wilma Mankiller
That sense of sacredness,
that thinking in generations,
must begin with reverence for this earth.
- Paul Tsongas
Plant trees for your great-grandchildren -
for future generations.
Create the legacy of a better world.
Leave this world a better place than you found it.
Literally planting trees for
your great-grandchildren is a wonderful idea,
but far more important...
use this symbolism - this imagery -
to represent the kind of legacy
you want to leave to future generations.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Further reading: The World We Leave Our Children
Leave the world a bit better
Aging With Grace by Dr. David Mokotoff
Generations Quotes
Quotes about Life
Quotes about Meaning
Quotes about Children
Pay It Forward Quotes
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