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He that plants trees loves others beside himself. — Thomas Fuller (physician)

He that plants trees loves others beside himself.

Thomas Fuller (physician)
1732
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Loving othersEmpathyTreesMan and nature
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1732
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Thomas Fuller (physician)
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Fuller, Thomas. Gnomologia: Adages and Proverbs, Wise Sentences, And Witty Sayings. London: B. Barker, 1732, no. 2248.

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