“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”

Nelson Henderson

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The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit.

Sonic from Nepal, August 8, 2025

Perfect on the farm

David Marcus Strawn from Jacksonville,Illinois , April 18, 2023

Good example

Benjusutuima from Florida, May 25, 2020

Understanding that you are just a bunch of atoms travelling through space, assembling and disassembling.

Bina from Seff, May 19, 2020

I'd heard this vaguely, so googled it. I have just helped our school of a little less that 150 children take part in Tree Day. Tomorrow I am going to ask my class what they think this means and ask other teachers t do the same. I'm hoping for some thoughtful conversations.

Bev Milne from Lalor Park, NSW, Australia, July 29, 2019

It's called leaving a legacy of unselfishness, where others will benefit from what you have left behind.

Anonymous, May 10, 2019

So very true.....always thinking of the next generation.

Clara miller from Florida, May 28, 2018

Perfect example of life!!!

Pamela from Pennsylvania, December 21, 2016

Well said my friend, well said

craig from texas, November 27, 2016

I love this quote!

Amy Elizabeth from Texas, November 24, 2016

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