"Using trees as a symbol of peace is……" — Wangari Maathai
"Using trees as a symbol of peace is in keeping with a widespread African tradition. For example, the elders of the Kikuyu carried a staff from the thigi tree that, when placed between two disputing sides, caused them to stop fighting and seek reconciliation. Many communities in Africa have these traditions."
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79 Quotes by Wangari Maathai
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We all share one planet and are one hummanity, there is no escaping this reality.
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Every person who has ever achieved anything has been knocked down many times. But all of them picked themselves up…
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