The flower is the poetry of reproduction. It is an example of the eternal seductiveness of life. ~Jean Giraudoux
The temple bell stops but I still hear the sound coming out of the flowers. ~Matsuo Basho
A profusion of pink roses bending ragged in the rain speaks to me of all gentleness and its enduring. ~William Carlos Williams
If your heart is a volcano, how shall you expect flowers to bloom? ~ Kahlil Gibran
Flowers… are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty out values all the utilities of the world. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books. ~Walt Whitman
Flowers seem intended for the solace of ordinary humanity. ~John Ruskin
I hope some day to meet God, because I want to thank Him for the flowers. ~Robert Brault
Bread feeds the body, indeed, but flowers feed also the soul. ~The Koran
Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead. ~ Oscar Wilde
Break open a cherry tree and there are no flowers, but the spring breeze brings forth myriad blossoms. ~Ikkyu Sojun
Cheers to you and may you always hold a flower in your heart!
cindyknoke.com 
The first seduction of live is wonderful like all the others are and the quotes are very original, love especially the one of Oscar Wild !
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Thank you my friend and I agree with you about Oscar! What a genius~
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I’m seduced! 🙂
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Yay!!!
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You capture life so well, Cindy. This speaks deeply to my fondness of flowers. Nicely done. 🙂 I LOVE YOUR WORK.
Sorry for shouting. 🙂
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Please come over here and shout at me anytime my friend. I love hearing from you!
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Happy Thanksgiving!!
All the best.
Shane
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And to you Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thank You for liking my Painting !!! 🙂 *Cynthia
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I love your paintings!!
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Flowers are indeed a beauty from mother nature! Great post Cindy!
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Thank you Danna and cheers to you my friend!
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Oh how very kind of you, and how very appreciated! Thank you for your thoughtfulness! It is most appreciated~
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Hi Cindy, I’ve just nominated you for a WordPress Sunshine Award…..You are my sunshine my only sunshine…..I do love your blog and all your feedback. I want you to know how much you’re appreciated. Many thanks.
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What wonderful sentiments and how beautifully expressed. I am very touched and most grateful. Thank you for your kindness and support!
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Oh I forgot to add that the post is at: http://kidazzleink.com/author/kidazzleink/
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Heading over now to check it out! Thank you again for your thoughtfulness!
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Wonderful quotes!
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So happy you enjoyed them!
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What an enjoyable post full with wonderful photos.
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How wonderful of you to say!
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The quotes were great and the photography was superb, a joy to see.
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As are all the posts from you and Pauline!
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Pleased you visit both posts and get the full story.
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Wouldn’t miss either of your posts! Cheers to you both~
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Cindy – Your floral photos are among the best I see.
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Awww, so kind Sheri!
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This reminds me of William Blake
To see a world in a grain of sand
And heaven in a wild flower
Very beautiful shots.
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Blake is just a pure genius. Thank you for reminding me & cheers to you~
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