Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect. —Chief Seattle
“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.”

Chief Seattle Leader of the Suquamish and Duwamish Native American tribes

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I did it to myself and I had to learn it the hard way.

Sharon from Chilliwack
January 27, 2021

Wow I used to have the same poster that hung on my wall in my living room.

Frankie Herrell from Trinidad Colorado
April 2, 2020

Love this!!!!!

Beth from KS
November 4, 2016

So true. Even more so today than ever.

Aurelia
October 31, 2016

This is the best at reminding us of how we are all connected.

Cindy from Apple Valley, CA
October 31, 2016

Chief Seattle was a very wise man

Irene from Washington
October 31, 2016

beautiful

Donna
October 31, 2016

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