People are identified with their creed, religion, and nationality. But the most fundamental identity is that you are a piece of this planet. The very body that you carry is a piece of this planet and half your lungs are hanging out there on the tree
Additional information/ Source: Book: A Tree Can Save The World; Page: 23
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