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3 quotes from Braiding Sweetgrass

• "The land is alive and breathing, and it is our responsibility to care for it as it cares for us."
• "When we give, we receive more than we can imagine; it is in the act of giving that we find our place in the world."
• "To be a good steward of the land, we must listen deeply to the stories it has to tell and learn from the wisdom embedded in nature."

Author: Robin Wall Kimmerer

Robin Wall Kimmerer is an acclaimed author, botanist, and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, who beautifully blends indigenous wisdom with scientific knowledge in her writings. With a Ph.D. in plant ecology, Kimmerer serves as a professor at the State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, where she inspires students with her profound understanding of the natural world. Her work encompasses a range of topics including the significance of plants in indigenous cultures, the importance of environmental stewardship, and the interconnectedness of all life forms. Through her acclaimed book, "Braiding Sweetgrass," Kimmerer invites readers to appreciate the reciprocal relationship between humans and nature, fostering a deeper understanding of the landscapes we inhabit and the gifts they provide.