Today’s quote is from American naturalist, poet, and philosopher Henry David Thoreau. Perhaps best known for his book, Walden, a reflection on simple living, Thoreau wrote: “What is the use of a house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?” Let’s care for Earth and ensure that future generations can live on a tolerable planet.

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