Quote by Lydia Maria Child

Flowers have spoken to me more than I can tell in written words. They are the hieroglyphics of angels, loved by all men for the beauty of the character, though few can decipher even fragments of their meaning.

Flowers have spoken to me more than I can tell in written wo

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In this quote, the speaker expresses that flowers have a profound impact on them that surpasses their ability to articulate with written words. They liken flowers to the hieroglyphics of angels, implying a mystical quality to their existence. While the beauty of flowers is universally appreciated, the speaker suggests that only a select few can truly understand and interpret their deeper significance. Flowers, thus, hold a unique power to evoke emotions and convey messages that transcend traditional forms of communication.

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