QUOTABLE QUOTE BY CANADA'S LEADING ENVIRONMENTALIST - DAVID SUZUKI ENVIRONMENTALIST


 QUOTABLE QUOTE BY CANADA'S LEADING ENVIRONMENTALIST - DAVID SUZUKI

“Each of us is quite literally air, water, soil, sunlight , and what  cleanses and renews these fundamental elements of life is the web of living things on the planet. Furthermore, as social and spiritual creatures , we need love and spirit to lead rich, full lives” The Sacred Balance  1997




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