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“Many collectors died in process of searching for new species, and despite persistent reports that the men died from drowning, gunshot and knife wounds, snakebite, trampling by cattle, or blows in the head with blunt instruments, it is generally accepted that in each case the primary cause of death was orchid fever.”
― Eric Hansen, Orchid Fever: A Horticultural Tale of Love, Lust, and Lunacy

“I hated roses. I hated them for being so trite, so clichéd, a default, all-purpose flower that said I love you, I'm sorry, and get well soon. Give me peonies and tulips, orchids or gardenia. Those were flowers with character.”
― Justina Chen Headley, North of Beautiful

“Lord Illingworth told me this morning that there was an orchid there as beautiful as the seven deadly sins.”
― Oscar Wilde, A Woman of No Importance

“And when two people understand each other in their inmost hearts,
Their words are sweet and strong like the fragrance of orchids.”
― I Ching