Quote by Wangari Maathai
"You stand before us as a woman who has worked selflessly for the protection of nature, the environment, and the beauty of your land."
More from Wangari Maathai
"You cannot protect the environment unless you empower people, you inform them, and you organize them."
"In the course of history, there comes a time when humanity is called to shift to a new level of consciousness, to reach a higher moral ground."
"Until you dig a hole, you plant a tree, you water it and make it survive, you haven't done a thing. You are just talking and listening to people who are talking."
"It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference."