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“A flower is a daisy chain, a graduation, a valentine; a flower is New Year's Eve and an orchid in your hair; a flower is a single geranium blooming in a tin can on a murky city fire-escape; an acre of roses at the Botanical Gardens; and the first gold crocus of spring! ... a flower is a birth, a wedding, a leaving of this life.”

Quote by Jean Hersey

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Jean Hersey is a renowned author born in 1902. His works span various literary genres, including novels, poetry, and drama. Hersey is known for his profound insights and rich imagination, with his writings often exploring the complexities of human nature and the injustices of society. more

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