Gifford Pinchot

I have always regarded man as a tool of nature, not its master.

Water is the most precious resource; treat it as such.

The forest is the lungs of the earth; we must keep them breathing.

In conservation, as in life, foresight is the key to survival.

Theodore Roosevelt taught me that conservation is a moral issue.

Wasting timber is like wasting the future.

Humor in forestry: Trees don't vote, but they sustain voters.

My last words: Keep fighting for the forests.

The soil is the foundation of civilization; erode it, and all falls.

Personal reflection: Life's meaning is in stewardship of the land.

In politics, conservation bridges parties like roots bind soil.

Foresters are artists with axes.

The greatest comeback: From Yale to the White House woods.

Minerals are finite; wisdom in use is infinite.

A witty remark: If trees could talk, they'd sue the lumber barons.

Key passage: The nation that owns the land must own its future.

Observation: Forests regenerate if given a chance.

Reflection: Age brings clarity to the value of green spaces.

Aphorism: Conserve today, thrive tomorrow.

From correspondence: Dear friend, plant a tree for posterity.