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There are only two good moments to plant a tree: 20 years ago and today.

• Aeolun 2y ago
  Isn’t it like: the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The next best time is today.
  • epaga 2y ago
    Though I never understood why 19 years ago wouldn’t be the second best…
    • plasticchris 2y ago
      Because the statement is meant to motivate the reader.
    • rbetts 2y ago
      That would make today the worst day to plant a tree?
      • phn 2y ago
        The worst so far, and the best when compared to all of your remaining days.
    • airstrike 2y ago
      Because you didn't think of it then. You thought of it 20 years ago and didn't do it, and you're considering it again now. Instead of telling yourself it is too late to do it now, just go for it, so that in 20 years more you will be happy you planted this tree.
      • lukan 2y ago
        Also some people like their children and grandchildren to enjoy some fruit trees. (Even if they are just "family" in the broader sense and not their own)
  • maaaaattttt 2y ago
    Yes that’s it, thank you. I’ll admit I was too lazy to look the exact one up.
• robinsonrc 2y ago
  15 years ago was probably pretty ok too