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“From the seed grows a root, then a sprout; from the sprout, the seedling leaves; from the leaves, the stem; around the stem, the branches; at the top, the flower. . . We cannot say that the seed causes the growth, nor that the soil does. We can say that the potentialities for growth lie within the seed, in mysterious life forces, which, when properly fostered, take on certain forms.”

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Mary Caroline Richards
Mary Caroline Richards

Mary Caroline Richards was an American poet born in 1916 and died in 1999. Her poetry is known for its profound emotion and unique style, which has had a profound impact on contemporary American poetry. more

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