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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Florencio from Riverside Salt Lake, Utah  JANUARY 16, 2022
I appreciate this and the Native American people. We need to emphasize this and work it into our lives as we pass this message on to our children and grandchildren. While working to together in hormony
Denise from Connecticut SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
We owe this to our children, our childrens' children, and their children.

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