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!
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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 !
Thank you my friend and I agree with you about Oscar! What a genius~
I’m seduced! 🙂
Yay!!!
You capture life so well, Cindy. This speaks deeply to my fondness of flowers. Nicely done. 🙂 I LOVE YOUR WORK.
Sorry for shouting. 🙂
Please come over here and shout at me anytime my friend. I love hearing from you!
Happy Thanksgiving!!
All the best.
Shane
And to you Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank You for liking my Painting !!! 🙂 *Cynthia
I love your paintings!!
Flowers are indeed a beauty from mother nature! Great post Cindy!
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~
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.
What wonderful sentiments and how beautifully expressed. I am very touched and most grateful. Thank you for your kindness and support!
Oh I forgot to add that the post is at: http://kidazzleink.com/author/kidazzleink/
Heading over now to check it out! Thank you again for your thoughtfulness!
Wonderful quotes!
So happy you enjoyed them!
What an enjoyable post full with wonderful photos.
How wonderful of you to say!
The quotes were great and the photography was superb, a joy to see.
As are all the posts from you and Pauline!
Pleased you visit both posts and get the full story.
Wouldn’t miss either of your posts! Cheers to you both~
Cindy – Your floral photos are among the best I see.
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.
Blake is just a pure genius. Thank you for reminding me & cheers to you~