We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.

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"There are two spiritual dangers in not owning a farm. One is the danger of supposing that breakfast comes from the grocery, and the other that heat comes from the furnace."

- Aldo Leopold

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"Fishing is not just about catching fish; it's about understanding the delicate balance of nature."

- Aldo Leopold

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"The last word in ignorance is the man who says of an animal or plant: "What good is it?""

- Aldo Leopold

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"The last word in ignorance is the man who says of an animal or plant, ‘What good is it?’"

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"Beauty is a gentle and loving heart."

- Beauty and the Beast

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"There is no greater beauty than kindness and compassion."

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"Selflessness is the most beautiful trait one can possess."

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"A kind heart can bring light to the darkest of places."

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"In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us."

- Flora Edwards

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