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There is a tiny yellow daffodil, The butterfly can see it…

“There is a tiny yellow daffodil, The butterfly can see it from afar, Although one summer evening's dew could fill Its little cup twice over, ere the star Had called the lazy shepherd to his fold, And be no prodigal.” quote by Oscar Wilde
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“There is a tiny yellow daffodil, The butterfly can see it from afar, Although one summer evening's dew could fill Its little cup twice over, ere the star Had called the lazy shepherd to his fold, And be no prodigal.”

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.

A tiny daffodil is seen by a butterfly; dew can fill its cup, and a star summons a shepherd, avoiding wastefulness.

In simple terms: Small beauty, nature’s cycles, and purposeful guidance.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate simple wonders.

Themes

nature beauty purpose humility

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • gardening
  • poetry reading
  • meditation
  • environmental education

Key Concepts

symbolism transience guidance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the daffodil symbolize for you?
  • How does the shepherd reflect responsibility?
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