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“Always try to grow in your garden some plant or plants out of the ordinary, something your neighbors never attempted. For you can receive no greater flattery than to have a gardener of equal intelligence stand before your plant and ask, "What is that?"”

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Richardson Wright

Richardson Wright, born in 1887 in the United States, was an outstanding writer. His works covered a wide range of genres, including novels, plays, and poetry, and he was renowned for his profound social insight and unique literary style. more

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