To own a bit of ground, to scratch it with a hoe, to plant … - Charles Dudley Warner

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To own a bit of ground, to scratch it with a hoe, to plant seeds and watch, their renewal of life, this is the commonest delight of the race, the most satisfactory thing a man can do.

Charles Dudley Warner

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Charles Dudley Warner (September 12, 1829 – October 20, 1900) was an American essayist and novelist.

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Alternative Names: C. D. Warner

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