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Luther Burbank

I see humanity now as one vast plant, needing for its highest fulfillment only love, the natural blessings of the great outdoors, and intelligent crossing and selection.

Luther Burbank

Environmental

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Luther Burbank compares humanity to a large living organism that thrives when given care, nature's benefits, and thoughtful improvement through breeding. He suggests that people reach their best potential by combining love, natural surroundings, and deliberate, intelligent development.

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