“A river can't forgive because it is only capable, in the first place, of love. A river loves the dumpers, the polluters, the slayers, the nest-thieves, the bird-killers, the dammers, the water-stealers. A river loves even the clear-cutters. But I can forgive. I am trying to be like the river.”
Quote by Janisse Ray
Work
Drifting into Darien: A Personal and Natural History of the Altamaha River
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Janisse Ray
Janisse Ray, born on February 2, 1962, is an American writer known for her focus on nature, the environment, and the relationship between humans and nature. Ray is renowned for her profound insights into the natural world and her strong advocacy for environmental protection. more
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