I have seen the face of God.
Biological taxonomy
Attributed upon seeing a gorse bush in bloom for the first time in England.
c. 1736
Found in 1 providers: gemini
Cross Reference
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"The classification of animals is easier than that of plants."
Strange & Unusual"The highest good is to know God and His works."
Shocking"If I have been of any service to the world, it is due to my love of animals and plants."
Shocking"The stony rocks are not primeval, but daughters of Time."
Philosophical"The first step in wisdom is to know the things themselves."
Strange & Unusual