Earth Quote by Joseph Boyden

“I say that humans are the only ones in this world that need everything within it. but there is nothing in the world that needs us for its survival. We aren't the masters of the earth. We're the servants.” quote by Joseph Boyden — Download Open image

“I say that humans are the only ones in this world that need everything within it. but there is nothing in the world that needs us for its survival. We aren't the masters of the earth. We're the servants.”

Joseph Boyden

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