We do not inherit the land from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. —Native American Proverb
“We do not inherit the land from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. ”

Native American Proverb

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Denise from Connecticut SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
We owe this to our children, our childrens' children, and their children.

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