We have nothing to fear and a great deal to learn from trees, that vig…

Marcel Proust
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We have nothing to fear and a great deal to learn from trees, that vigorours and pacific tribe which without stint produces strengthening essences for us, soothing balms, and in whose gracious company we spend so many cool, silent, and intimate hours. ✨ Marcel Proust (1957). Pleasures and days: and other writings
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