Quotes about trees
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. – Chinese proverb
Trees are the Earth’s endless effort to speak to the listening heaven. – Rabindranath Tagore
The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in. – Greek proverb
The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit. – Nelson Henderson
The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way. Some see nature all ridicule and deformity… and some scarce see nature at all. But to the eyes of the man of imagination, nature is imagination itself. – William Blake
A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people. – Franklin D. Roosevelt
The tree is more than first a seed, then a stem, then a living trunk, and then dead timber. The tree is slow, deep, enduring, and inscrutable. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
A tree is our most intimate contact with nature. – George Nakashima
Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
It’s not just a tree, it’s a whole world of secrets, stories, and magic. – Unknown
A tree can be a teacher, a friend, and a healer. We should always respect and protect them. – Unknown
Quotes about trees part 2
Look at the trees, look at the birds, look at the clouds, look at the stars… and if you have eyes, you will be able to see that the whole existence is joyful. Everything is simply happy. Trees are happy for no reason; they are not going to become prime ministers or presidents and they are not going to become rich and they will never have any bank balance. – Osho
The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it. – Robert Swan
A society grows great when people plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in. – Greek proverb
Whoever loves and understands a tree will find shelter, peace, and inspiration under its branches. – Unknown
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. – Albert Einstein
A tree can teach you so much – patience, hope, and how to stand tall against all odds. – Unknown
The true way to live is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit. – Nelson Henderson
While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about. – Angela Schwindt
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. – African proverb
A forest is not a museum. It’s not just a collection of trees. It’s an ecosystem that supports a vast array of plants, animals, and microorganisms. – Unknown
A true friend is like a tree. They provide shade in the scorching heat, shelter on a rainy day, and their roots keep you grounded. – Unknown
The forest is a poem that nature writes upon the Earth. – Khalil Gibran
Trees remind us to stay grounded, embrace change, and always reach for the sky. – Unknown
The best time to plant a tree is now. The second best time is next year. The third best time is whenever you can. – Unknown
A tree without roots is like a person without a past. – Unknown
A tree’s true beauty lies in its ability to grow in the face of adversity. – Unknown
The forest is a bookseller of nature’s wisdom, open to all who are willing to listen. – Unknown
A tree never looks down on its fallen leaves; it looks forward to the fresh ones that will come in their place. – Unknown
The best view comes after the hardest climb, just like the strongest trees grow on the steepest slopes. – Unknown
Trees teach us the importance of staying rooted, staying grounded, and staying connected to the earth. – Unknown
To plant a tree is to believe in tomorrow and have hope for the future. – Unknown
In the arms of a tree, I find peace, solace, and a connection to something greater than myself. – Unknown
The tree’s strength lies not in its individual branches, but in the power of its collective roots. – Unknown
A tree is a symbol of life, growth, and the endless possibilities that lie within each of us. – Unknown
In the forest, I find serenity, inspiration, and the beauty of nature that can heal the soul. – Unknown
The tree’s branches may bend, but its roots remain firm and unyielding. – Unknown
Trees are the silent guardians that watch over us, protect us, and provide for us. – Unknown
A tree stands tall, weathering storms, knowing that its roots run deep and its core is strong. – Unknown
In nature’s cathedral of trees, I find a sanctuary where my spirit soars and my mind finds peace. – Unknown
A tree is a living testament to the power of patience and the beauty of growth over time. – Unknown
Trees are the lungs of the earth, breathing in carbon dioxide and exhaling oxygen for all life to thrive. – Unknown
In the shade of a tree, I find respite from the heat of the day and a place to rest my weary soul. – Unknown
A tree’s branches may reach for the sky, but its roots keep it grounded and connected to the earth. – Unknown
The forest is a symphony of life, with trees as the musicians and nature as the conductor. – Unknown
A tree’s journey begins with a single seed and ends with a legacy that can last for generations. – Unknown
In the presence of a tree, I am reminded of the beauty and wonder of the natural world. – Unknown
A tree’s leaves may change with the seasons, but its roots remain constant, providing stability and nourishment. – Unknown
In the embrace of a tree, I find a sense of belonging and a connection to something greater than myself. – Unknown