Summary There is a greek proverb : "A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in". What are the greatest examples of this in human history ? : r/AskReddit www.reddit.com
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This text discusses the concept of societies benefiting from long-term investments, such as the rebuilding of Notre Dame and the creation of the written Korean language.
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- A Greek proverb states that a society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
- Examples of this in human history include Dashrath Manjhi carving a path through a ridge of hills, Joseph Bazalgette designing London's modern sewer system, and Japanese volunteers working at the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
- Other examples include Admiral planting oak trees for the Royal Navy, the creation of the written Korean language, and the preservation of Chauvet Cave.
- These examples demonstrate selflessness and long-term thinking for the benefit of future generations.
- The actions of these individuals and communities have had lasting impacts and improved the lives of others.
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The Greek proverb inspires a discussion on examples of societies growing great by planting trees they will never sit under. Examples include the rebuilding of Notre Dame and the creation of the written Korean language.
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The Greek proverb, "A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in," prompts a discussion on the greatest examples of this concept in human history. One example mentioned is Dashrath Manjhi, also
The Notre Dame de Paris is being rebuilt using oaks from the French Strategic Reserves, which were planted to provide quality wood for the navy. Another example of a society growing great is the creation of the written Korean language, hangul, by King