“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they’ll never sit in.”
Greek proverb
Thanks, Spidey, for such a deep thought to ponder upon, today.
This proverb is so meaningful because it really does take a great person to be so selfless.
Thinking ahead, planting, building, forging relationships. And all for the greater good. Not just for you.
It’s all about immediate satisfaction nowadays.
But what will last and help others too isn’t always something that is a quick fix. It needs nurturing and time.
So, have you ever done something you know you won’t see the benefit of? 💜
Wishing you a wonderfully peaceful Sunday, Peeps!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Apr 15, 2022 @ 14:27:40
Hear, hear!
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Apr 15, 2022 @ 14:40:42
🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Apr 11, 2022 @ 12:43:54
I love this saying it’s so true. We have done a few of these “for the next generation ” and it is a good feeling 💜💜
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Apr 11, 2022 @ 13:31:01
I think we should all think of our actions, Sis, and their impact on the future generations. 💜
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Apr 11, 2022 @ 14:25:03
Yes indeed we really must 💜
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 19:48:36
Hi Ritu, what a thought-inspiring proverb. I haven’t seen this one before. It definitely makes me reflect on how to be selfless. Thanks for sharing!
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 19:52:38
I loved it when I read it early this morning 🥰
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 18:51:07
Okay, that means your husband can wait on some more years, till planting a first tree in the yard. But whats up with Sonu? 😉 He should begin planting his first little tree. Lol Bring him to the garden center and let him choose his first apple tree, Sis! Lol Best wishes, Michael
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 19:04:45
He’d just eat it!
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 18:48:06
Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 18:15:15
We may not always see the rewards of selflessness but it is worth it, Sister 💜
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 19:06:05
It absolutely is worth it, Brother. Amen to that 💜🙏🏼
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 22:19:00
Amen, Sister 💜💜💜
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 17:55:04
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 15:53:32
That is a beautiful thought, Sis. As soon as mankind is thinking for each other this will be heaven on earth.
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 15:55:33
This really would be, Sis 😁
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 16:07:39
Let’s be one of those preparing the path 😊
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 16:10:48
We will definitely try 💜
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 16:22:01
💖💖
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 15:20:45
❤
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 15:23:59
💜💜
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 14:04:45
Ritu, such a wonderful proverb. At a Sierra Club meeting, I heard a Rabbi use a similar proverb, so it is a universal belief, I think. Keith
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 14:10:39
I hope it continues to be exactly that, Keith. We should all remember that the joy from giving may be immediate, but the lasting difference is what gives true contentment 😊
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 10:34:30
that is such an accurate quote. my legacies to the world, are my children, and now my grandchildren, who are all good people, who I feel will bring good to the world, each in their own way.
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 11:52:04
What wonderful legacies!
I hope my legacies will be in the form of both my own children, and those who I teach, every day. I hope I instill a love of reading and learning, that helps them all grow to be good people.
Oh, and also my books!
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 12:05:32
I’m sure of it
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 08:29:28
I try not to dwell on this, Ritu, as practically everything I do these days reminds me that time is running out…
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 08:31:42
Oh, bless you 💜🙏🏼
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Apr 10, 2022 @ 18:53:06
💕🙏🏻
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