Woodman, spare that tree! Touch not a single bough! In youth it sheltered me, And I 'll protect it now.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Protect nature and history because they provided shelter in the past.
- In plain terms
- Save trees because they helped you when you were young.
- What can you take from it?
- Preserve nature out of gratitude for its past support.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What natural place do you feel connected to?
- How do you show gratitude to nature?
Another view
Not all trees have personal significance to everyone.
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A song for our banner! The watchword recall Which gave the Republic her station: 'United we stand, divided we fall!' It made and preserves us a nation!
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