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“Death is a great price to pay for a red rose“, cried the Nightingale, "and Life is very dear to all. “ It is pleasant to sit in the green wood, and watch the Sun in his chariot of gold, and the Moon in her chariot of pearl. Sweet is the scent oft he hawthorn, and sweet are the bluebells that hide…” quote by Oscar Wilde
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“Death is a great price to pay for a red rose“, cried the Nightingale, "and Life is very dear to all. “ It is pleasant to sit in the green wood, and watch the Sun in his chariot of gold, and the Moon in her chariot of pearl. Sweet is the scent oft he hawthorn, and sweet are the bluebells that hide in the valley, and the heather that blows on the hill. Yet Love is better than Life, and what is the heart of a bird compared to the heart of a man?”

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

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

Life’s beauty and love surpass material value; appreciating nature and love yields deeper fulfillment.

In simple terms: Love and nature outweigh material concerns.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize love and natural beauty.

Themes

love nature philosophy beauty

Mood

hopeful poetic

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • gardening
  • walking in nature
  • relationships
  • art appreciation

Key Concepts

existentialism romanticism appreciation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does love mean to you?
  • How do you balance love with daily responsibilities?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting practical concerns may lead to unsustainable idealism.

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