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“All over the world, there are libraries of a sort. They are among the most beautiful places on the earth, and they hold more information than the Library of Congress. Within these libraries are millions of books, each a uniques masterpiece to see and touch. They are teaching this language to scientists. However, so far only one percent of the books have been deciphered. Some tell how to find new medicines; others reveal new things to eat... These treasure houses of knowledge are the ancient forests of our planet.”

Quote by Brock Adams

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Brock Adams was a former member of the U.S. Senate, serving from 1963 to 1981. He represented the state of Washington and was known for his work on environmental and energy policy. more

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