Re: proverb origin

Roger Jestel (highland@eznet.net)
Mon, 02 Dec 1996 21:21:50 -0500

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Lisa Bauer wrote:

> Wondering if anyone knows the origin of this quote:
>
> --We have not inherited the earth from our fathers. We are borrowing it from
> our children.--
>
> I know it is from a Native American, but I'm looking for more details.

This is a proverb from Kenya. "Treat the earth well. It was not given to
you by your parents but loaned to you by your children."

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