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The quote says responsibility goes both ways: adults should protect the planet for children, and they should also help raise children who will care for the planet. It presents environmental care as something tied to family values and personal responsibility. The second sentence adds that people themselves need to change, not just the world around them.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Marc Gasol
Spanish former professional basketball player, born 1985
Marc Gasol Sáez is a Spanish former professional basketball player and the president of Bàsquet Girona in the Liga ACB. Born in 1985, he is known for his long NBA career as a center, as well as for his leadership on and off the court. Gasol was selected to the All-NBA Team twice and made three NBA All-Star teams. In 2013, he was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year with the Memphis Grizzlies, and in 2019 he won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors.
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