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We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, w
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"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"

- Aldo Leopold

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This quote by Aldo Leopold talks to the method which human beings have actually historically watched land as something to be made use of for our own gain. We have actually dealt with land as a commodity, something that we can make use of and abuse as we please. Nonetheless, Leopold suggests that if we rather see land as a community to which we belong, we will be more likely to utilize it with love and also respect. This shift in viewpoint can assist us to recognize the importance of land and also the requirement to shield it. We have to bear in mind that land is not simply something to be used for our very own benefit, yet something that we belong to as well as must care for. By seeing land as a neighborhood, we can begin to utilize it in such a way that is lasting and considerate.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Aldo Leopold between January 11, 1887 and April 21, 1948. He/she was a famous Environmentalist from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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