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“I haven't much time to be fond of anything . . . But when I have a moment's fondness to bestow, most times . . . the roses get it.” quote by Wilkie Collins
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“I haven't much time to be fond of anything . . . But when I have a moment's fondness to bestow, most times . . . the roses get it.”

Wilkie Collins

About This Quote

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

Time is scarce, but when affection is offered, it often goes to the most beautiful things.

In simple terms: Limited time, but love goes to roses.

Key Takeaway

Cherish moments of genuine affection.

Themes

love beauty transience

Mood

melancholic poetic

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • poetry
  • painting
  • gardening
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

romanticism impermanence artistic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “the roses” symbolize for you?
  • How do you prioritize affection?
A Different Perspective

Not all affection is about beauty.

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