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You see the wheat fields over there? I don't eat bread…

“You see the wheat fields over there? I don't eat bread. For me, wheat is of no use whatever. Wheat fields say nothing to me. Which is sad. But you have hair the color of gold. So it will be wonderful, once you've tamed me! The wheat, which is golden, will remind me of you. And I'll love the sound…” quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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““You see the wheat fields over there? I don't eat bread. For me, wheat is of no use whatever. Wheat fields say nothing to me. Which is sad. But you have hair the color of gold. So it will be wonderful, once you've tamed me! The wheat, which is golden, will remind me of you. And I'll love the sound of the wind in the wheat...””

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The narrator uses wheat as a metaphor for the beloved, linking gold‑colored hair to golden fields and expressing longing.

In simple terms: Compares beloved to golden wheat.

Key Takeaway

Express love through vivid imagery.

Themes

love longing metaphor

Mood

nostalgic hopeful

Type

poetic romantic

When to use this quote

  • poetry
  • personal confession
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

symbolism romance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does imagery shape emotional connection?
  • What does the wheat symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may idealize the person unrealistically.

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