“The planting of trees is the least self-centered of all that we do. It is a purer act of faith than the procreation of children.”
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Wilder, T. (n.d.). The planting of trees is the least self-centered of all that we do. It is a purer act of faith than the procreation of children. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/9861-the-planting-of-trees-is-the-least-self/
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Wilder, Thornton. “The planting of trees is the least self-centered of all that we do. It is a purer act of faith than the procreation of children.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/9861-the-planting-of-trees-is-the-least-self/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Wilder, Thornton. “The planting of trees is the least self-centered of all that we do. It is a purer act of faith than the procreation of children.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/9861-the-planting-of-trees-is-the-least-self/.