Who said "The flowers of evil bloom regardless of our judgment."?

This quote is attributed to Judge Holden.

The flowers of evil bloom regardless of our judgment. - Judge Holden

"The flowers of evil bloom regardless of our judgment."

Judge Holden Nature

Character in Blood Meridian

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