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.
About Author
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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