Nature Quote by Alan W. Watts

“If the earth is man’s extended body, to be loved and respected as one’s own body, those who do no greening of themselves will hardly bring about the greening of America.” quote by Alan W. Watts — Download Open image

““If the earth is man’s extended body, to be loved and respected as one’s own body, those who do no greening of themselves will hardly bring about the greening of America.””

Alan W. Watts

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