The vegetable life does not content
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The vegetable life does not content
itself with casting from the flower or the tree a single seed,
but it fills the air and earth with a prodigality of seeds, that,
if thousands perish, thousands may plant themselves,
that hundreds may come up, that tens may live to maturity;
that, at least one may replace the parent.
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Meaning
This quote means nature succeeds through abundance and repeated attempts, allowing many failures so that a few may thrive and continue life.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, philosopher, and poet, known for his work on transcendentalism and individualism. His quotes often reflect self-reliance, wisdom, and introspection. Emerson inspires writers, thinkers, and students to embrace personal growth, independent thought, and the philosophical exploration of life and nature.
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