“All the wars of the world, all the Caesars, have not the staying power of a lily in a cottage garden.”
Quote by Reginald Farrer
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Reginald Farrer
Reginald Farrer was a British botanist and explorer born on February 17, 1880, and died on October 17, 1920. He is known for his extensive research on the flora of the Himalayas, particularly in regions such as Tibet and Nepal. Farrer's work has had a profound impact on the field of botany. more
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