I have found many sites and many works that quote this piece from the famous black botanist, but no "site work". I need to know where it is published, so I may ask a permission to quote in a book that is waiting to go to the publishers! Hope you can help! Katrina Wood at graywoodstables@yahoo.com
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It's not from a particular work he did, it was actually his response when asked how he talked with flowers.
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The first site below has the most complete version of the quote. You might contact them at to the source. It reads: "When I touch that flower I am touching infinity. It existed long before there were human beings on this earth and will continue to exist for millions of years to come. Through the flower I talk to the Infinite, which is only a silent force. This is not a physical contact. It is not in the earthquake, wind or fire. It is in the invisible world. It is that still small voice that calls up the fairies. " - George Washington Carver There is a collection of George Washington Carver’s papers and published works at: Iowa State University Library 403 Parks Library Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011-2140 You might write them or use the email address at the second site to inquire.
