Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect. —Chief Seattle
“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.”

Chief Seattle Leader of the Suquamish and Duwamish Native American tribes

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Sharon from Chilliwack  JANUARY 27, 2021
I did it to myself and I had to learn it the hard way.
Frankie Herrell from Trinidad Colorado APRIL 2, 2020
Wow I used to have the same poster that hung on my wall in my living room.
Beth from KS NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Love this!!!!!
Aurelia OCTOBER 31, 2016
So true. Even more so today than ever.
Cindy from Apple Valley, CA OCTOBER 31, 2016
This is the best at reminding us of how we are all connected.
Irene from Washington OCTOBER 31, 2016
Chief Seattle was a very wise man
Donna OCTOBER 31, 2016
beautiful

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