Quote by John Muir

God has cared for these trees, saved them from drought, disease, avalanches, and a thousand tempests and floods. But he cannot save them from fools.

God has cared for these trees, saved them from drought, dise

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that nature, or God's creation, can withstand and overcome various natural challenges such as droughts, diseases, avalanches, and floods. However, it emphasizes the helplessness when it comes to protecting itself from the actions of foolish human beings. It implies that humans have the capacity to cause irreparable harm and destruction to the environment, even with all the protection and resilience provided by nature. The quote serves as a reminder of the responsibility we have towards the preservation and care of our natural surroundings.

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By John Muir

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