Alexander Pushkin — "The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect …"
The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.
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Often attributed to Nelson Henderson, but a sentiment Pushkin may have shared.
Date: Early 19th century
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