In drying plants, botanists often dry themselves. Dry words and dry fa…

John Muir
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In drying plants, botanists often dry themselves. Dry words and dry facts will not fire hearts. ✨ John Muir (2017). Delphi Complete Works of John Muir (Illustrated), p.2068, Delphi Classics
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In drying plants, botanists often dry themselves. Dry words and dry facts will not fire hearts. ✨ John Muir (2017). Delphi Complete Works of John Muir (Illustrated), p.2068, Delphi Classics

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