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“Do not feed children on maudlin sentimentalism or dogmatic religion; give them nature... Do not terrify them in early life with the fear of an after-world. Never was a child made more noble and good by the fear of a hell.”

Quote by Luther Burbank

Book:The Training Of The Human Plant

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The Training Of The Human Plant

This book delves into the concept of self-improvement, using the imagery of a plant's growth to illustrate the stages of human development. It may offer insights into personal transformation and the cultivation of one's inner strengths. more

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Luther Burbank, an American botanist known as the 'Edison of Botany', dedicated his life to plant breeding. Through continuous experimentation, he developed hundreds of new plant varieties, profoundly impacting horticulture and agriculture. more

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