Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Plants are the young of the world, vessels of health and vigor; but they grope ever upward towards consciousness; the trees are imperfect men, and seem to bemoan their imprisonment, rooted in the ground.

Plants are the young of the world, vessels of health and vig

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This quote suggests that plants are like the youth of the world, full of energy and vitality. However, they have an innate desire to develop consciousness. The reference to trees as "imperfect men" conveys a sense of longing or discontent as they are confined to being rooted in the ground. Overall, the quote highlights the dynamic nature of plant life and how they strive for growth and awareness beyond their limitations.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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