Botaniquips & quotes

Jeff says, “Quotes are, like, real. Quips are funny.” You be the judge!

If you want to be happy for a short time, get drunk; Happy for a long time, fall in love; Happy forever, take up gardening. — British comedian and playwright Arthur Smith

There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature- the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” –Rachel Carson

2 thoughts on “Botaniquips & quotes

  1. It’s only vaguely related to gardening(?) but my favourite quote this week is, “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter. ’tis the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.” – Mark Twain

    1. Ah, so true! Words matter. This reminds of a disreputable garden catalog that said an invasive plant “will romp happily through your garden.”

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