Tree Quotes

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Yet, so far from laboring to know the forbidden tree of worldly pleasures and its various fruits, man gives himself up to a careless and… — Johann Arndt
The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit. — Teresa of Avila
In a state of grace, the soul is like a well of limpid water, from which flow only streams of clearest crystal. Its works are… — Teresa of Avila
For better or worse, zoos are how most people come to know big or exotic animals. Few will ever see wild penguins sledding downhill to… — Diane Ackerman
We're dabbling in eugenics all the time, breeding ideal crops to replace less aesthetic or nutritious or hardy varieties; leveling forests to graze cattle or… — Diane Ackerman
I don't see the point of photographing trees or rocks because they're there and anyone can photograph them if they're prepared to hang around and… — David Bailey
What the New Yorker calls home would seem like a couple of closets to most Americans, yet he manages not only to live there but… — Russell Baker
The difficulty with this conversation is that it's very different from most of the ones I've had of late. Which, as I explained, have mostly… — Douglas Adams
Hugging trees has a calming effect on me. I'm talking about enormous trees that will be there when we are all dead and gone. I've… — Gerry Adams
Skiing combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face. — Dave Barry
What is the purpose of the giant sequoia tree? The purpose of the giant sequoia tree is to provide shade for the tiny titmouse. — Edward Abbey
California is an unbelievable state. One day I might be in a spiritual place like Joshua Tree, then before I know it, I'm eating groovy… — Drew Barrymore
Jews have God's promise and if we Christians have it, too, then it is only as those chosen with them, as guests in their house,… — Karl Barth
A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and… — Saint Basil
The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy. — Henry Ward Beecher
What we call wisdom is the result of all the wisdom of past ages. Our best institutions are like young trees growing upon the roots… — Henry Ward Beecher
There are blessings in being close to the soil, in raising your own food even if it is only a garden in your yard and… — Ezra Taft Benson
I am not bound for any public place, but for ground of my own where I have planted vines and orchard trees, and in the… — Wendell Berry
Spring beckons! All things to the call respond; the trees are leaving and cashiers abscond. — Ambrose Bierce
I like indoor Christmas trees. And I like people who decorate their homes with lights and all that crap. I think it's a healthy outlet… — Lewis Black

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