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Shortsighted man, whether barbaric, semi-civilized, or what he mistakenly regards as fully civilized, when he has destroyed the forests, has rendered certain the ultimate destruction of the land itself.
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This quote critiques the short-sightedness of humanity in destroying forests, leading to inevitable land degradation.
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