Quote by Robert Frost

The land was ours before we were the land s. She was our land more than a hundred years before we were her people.

The land was ours before we were the land s. She was our lan

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that the land existed long before any group of people laid claim to it. It suggests that humans are merely temporary inhabitants of the land, while the land itself endures throughout time. The quote may also reflect a sense of responsibility and gratitude towards the land, acknowledging the deep connection between people and their environment.

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By Robert Frost

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