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We are always falling in love or quarreling, looking for jobs or fearing to lose them, getting ill and recovering, following public affairs. If we let ourselves, we shall always be waiting for some distraction or other to end before we can really get down to our work. The only people who achieve much are those who want knowledge so badly that they seek it while the conditions are still unfavorable. Favorable conditions never come.

C.S. Lewis

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Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.

Neil Gaiman, Coraline

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I have lived with several Zen masters - all of them cats.

Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

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Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end.

Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the heart

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Juglans mandshurica 🌟

Exotic Origins: Also known as the Manchurian Walnut, this tree hails from East Asia, particularly China and Korea.

Unique Nuts: It produces valuable, edible nuts with a rich, distinctive flavor, making it a favorite for both culinary and ornamental purposes.

Hardy and Adaptable: Juglans mandshurica is known for its resilience and adaptability, thriving in a variety of soil types and climates.

Fact that I learned myself is that there is a secret on how to eat these nuts, because it's almost impossible to break their nutshells.

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We are all 'right' if we are being truly ourselves.... that is the best we can be in each moment, until we learn more...

Jay Woodman

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It wasn't long before Jonathan Gull was off by himself again, far out at sea, hungry, happy, learning.

R.Bach

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Sometimes things become possible if we want them bad enough.

T.S. Eliot

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You never know what worse luck your bad luck has saved you from.

Cormac McCarthy, No Country for old man

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My illustration to the topic "The feeling of flight"

"I have come to accept the feeling of not knowing where I am going. And I have trained myself to love it...

... as we fly, we still may not know where we are going to. But the miracle is in the unfolding of the wings. You may not know where you're going, but you know that so long as you spread your wings, the winds will carry you".

C. JoyBell C.

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Here is a new original art illustration that I have created! This time it's flowers of the Hairy Mock-orange.

🌸 Here are fun Facts About Philadelphus x virginalis Rehder (Mock Orange):

This hybrid shrub is celebrated for its fragrant white blossoms, often compared to the scent of orange blossoms. 🍊

With its elegant, arching branches and profusion of flowers, it’s a timeless choice for cottage gardens. 🏡

It thrives in various climates and soils, making it a resilient addition to any garden. 🌿

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A new postcard has been inspired by Rosa foetida Herrm. This one is a unique rose 🌹 with some cool features:

Known for its vibrant golden-yellow blooms 🌟.

Has a distinct, musky scent 🌿.

Played a key role in creating the famous 'Austrian Copper' rose and many other modern yellow roses 🌱.

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The only way of catching a train I have ever discovered is to miss the train before.

G.K. Chesterton

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🌿 3 Fascinating Facts About the Common Darter Dragonfly (Sympetrum vulgatum)

Found across Europe and parts of Asia, this dragonfly adapts to various habitats, from peaceful ponds to slow rivers.

With its warm reddish-brown color and distinctive leg markings, the Common Darter is a true gem to spot in the wild.

Unlike many dragonflies, the Common Darter stays active into late autumn, often flying until the first frost! ❄️

It has more wings than can be clearly distinguished on my sketch but it flies so fast that parts of wings looked almost as invisible

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Are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at the stars because we are human?

Neil Gaiman , Stardust

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Did you know? 🍐 The pear, scientifically known as Pyrus, has been cultivated for over 3,000 years! There are two main species: the soft European Pyrus communis and the crisp Asian Pyrus pyrifolia.

Most pear trees are clones of ancient varieties, and some can live for over a century. Interestingly, pears ripen best off the tree, becoming juicier and more flavorful after being picked!

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Some of botanical art works that I have created...