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Quote by Asa Gray

“Yes, it is true that there are times when you do wonder if things are worth it but usually those moments pass as soon as they have come.”

Quote by Asa Gray

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Asa Gray was a prominent American botanist born on November 18, 1810, and died on January 30, 1888. He made significant contributions to the fields of plant taxonomy, plant geography, and plant morphology. more

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