Quote by Oliver Goldsmith

Aromatic plants bestowno spicy fragrance while they grow;but crush'd or trodden to the ground,diffuse their balmy sweets around.

Aromatic plants bestowno spicy fragrance while they grow;but

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This quote suggests that aromatic plants release their fragrant scents when they are growing, but when they are crushed or stepped on, their soothing and pleasant aromas become even more pronounced and noticeable. It implies that sometimes, challenges or setbacks can bring out the best aspects of individuals, just like how the crushing of the plants elicits their delightful fragrance.

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