Behalf Quote by Anonymous
“If thou hadst thy will what wouldst thou reserve?" said Manwe. "Of all thy realm what dost thou hold dearest?" All have their worth," said Yavanna, "and each contributes to the worth of the others. But the kelvar can flee or defend themselves, whereas the olvar that grow cannot. And among these I hold trees dear. Long in the growing, swift shall they be in the felling, and unless they pay toll with fruit upon their bough little mourned in their passing. So I see in my thought, would that the trees might speak on behalf of all things that have roots, and punish those that wrong them!”
About This Quote
Source Literary passage from “The Silmarillion” (1977)
Discusses the value of trees, their role in ecosystems, and justice for harming them.
In simple terms: Trees are vital and deserve protection.
Key Takeaway
Protect and respect trees.
Themes
environment
justice
interdependence
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- forestry
- urban planning
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
ecology
mythology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies honor trees?
- What responsibilities do we have?
A Different Perspective
Balancing development and conservation is complex.
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