To tax and to please, no more than to love and to be wise, is not given to men. Edmund Burke
Words were not given to man in order to conceal his thoughts. José Saramago
Freedom is not given to us by anyone; we have to cultivate it ourselves. It is a daily practice... No one can prevent you from being aware of each step you take or each breath in and breath out. Nhat Hanh
A good swordsman is not given to quarrel. French Proverb
Treat the earth well. It was not given to you by your parents. It is loaned to you by your children. Kenyan Proverb
Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children. Traditional Proverb