Why do you call me Buttercup?

Buttercups and daisies, Oh, the pretty flowers; Coming ere the spring time, To tell of sunny hours. When the trees are leafless; When the…

— Mary Howitt

Pucker up buttercup(;

— Nikki

“The sparkle and morning-freshness of the shop, and the butter-conjuring girl, formed a mind-picture which accompanied the whole of my youth.(about the Buttercup Dairy)”

— Muriel Spark

Buttercups, bright eyed and bold, hold their chalices of gold to catch the sunshine and the dew.

— Julia Caroline Dorr

“Wildflower: Don't let people walk all over you, Buttercup. It's your life. If you want something, you need to get out there and grab…

— Cecelia Ahern

I must be overtired', Buttercup managed. 'The excitement and all.' 'Rest then', her mother cautioned. 'Terrible things can happen when you're overtired. I was…

— William Goldman

I suppose I was dying again, so I asked the Lord of Permanent Affection for the strength to live the day. Clearly, the answer…

— William Goldman

Westley: Hear this now: I will always come for you. Buttercup: But how can you be sure? Westley: This is true love-you think this…

— William Goldman

The Prince found Buttercup waiting unhappily outside his chamber doors. It's my letter,' she began. 'I cannot make it right.' Come in, come in,'…

— William Goldman

Fair is the kingcup that in meadow blows, Fair is the daisy that beside her grows.

— John Gay

“Buttercup could picture Westley rounding the final corner. There were four guards outside waiting. At ten seconds per guard, she began figuring, but then…

— William Goldman

“As you wish, Buttercup.”

— R.K. Lilley

“And when she at last came out, her eyes were dry. Her parents stared up from their silent breakfast at her. They both started…

— William Goldman

Her heart was a secret garden and the walls were very high.

— Anonymous

She's not here," I tell him. Buttercup hisses again. "She's not here. You can hiss all you like. You won't find Prim." At her…

— Suzanne Collins