Blessed Are Those Who Plant Trees Under Whose Shade They Will Never Sit

Greek Proverb? Indian Proverb? Marcus Tullius Cicero? Joycelyn Elders? Warren Buffett? Hyacinthe Loyson? M. Trottier? Dear Quote Investigator: A popular adage praises people whose selfless actions are designed to benefit future generations. Here are two versions: Blessed are old people who plant trees knowing that they shall never sit in the shade of their foliage. …