A Book of Simples
A Book of Simples is a historical manuscript likely compiled in the late 19th century, featuring a collection of herbal remedies and domestic recipes. It reflects the traditional knowledge of herbalists and housewives from earlier eras, emphasizing the use of simple, natural ingredients for medicinal and culinary purposes. The manuscript highlights the role of the lady of the house as a keeper of herbal wisdom, showcasing the self-sufficiency of manor households in 18th-century rural England. It includes instructions for various recipes, from cakes and wines to medicinal concoctions, reviving the practicality of traditional herbal knowledge.
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“Happiness is a mysterious thing, to be found somewhere between too little and too much.””
— Unknown
“Cold weather doesn’t care if your coat is old or new.””
— Unknown
“One sure way to lose the world and everything in it, is to try grasping it.””
— Unknown
“Enough for me that you are beautiful: Beauty possessed diminishes. Better a dream of love Than love’s dream broken; Better a look exchanged Than love’s word spoken. Enough for me that you walk past, A firefly flashing in the dark.””
— Unknown
“We must love someone. We must keep loving, all our days, Someone, anyone, anywhere Outside our selves; For even the sarus crane Will grieve over its lost companion, And the seal its mate. Somewhere in life There must be someone To take your hand And share the torrid day. Without the touch of love There is no life, and we must fade away.””
— Unknown
“Live close to nature and your spirit will not be easily broken, for you learn something of patience and resilience. You will not grow restless, and you will never feel lonely.””
— Unknown
“As I walked home last nightI saw a lone fox dancingIn the cold moonlight.I stood and watched. ThenTook the low road, knowingThe night was his by right.Sometimes, when words ring true,I'm like a lone fox dancingIn the morning dew.””
— Unknown
“Well, we are equals, in our fear as in our loneliness.””
— Unknown
“And until death comes, all is life.””
— Unknown
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