The First Lady is an unpaid public servant elected by one person - her husband.
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My special cause, the one that alerts my interest and quickens the pace of my life, is to preserve the wildflowers and native plants that define the regions of our land-to encourage and promote their use in appropriate areas, and thus help pass on to generation in waiting the quiet jobs and satisfactions I have known since my childhood.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the importance of preserving native plants and wildflowers for future generations.
Lady Bird Johnson emphasizes her passionate commitment to environmental preservation, particularly focusing on wildflowers and native plants. She believes that by promoting their use and protecting their existence, she can share the joys and subtle satisfactions she has experienced with nature throughout her life, ensuring that future generations can also appreciate and benefit from these natural treasures.
Themes
WildflowersNative PlantsPreservationNatureEnvironment
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at an environmental conference.
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