We are living in a time when we have to think of protecting the things which have always nurtured us. The planet always took care of us, but for the first time in the history of humanity, we have to protect this planet which has nourished thousands of generations of human beings
Additional information/ Source: Book: A Tree Can Save The World; page: 7
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