Grain Quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
““You have hair like the color of gold. Think how wonderful that will be when you have tamed me! The grain, which is also golden, will bring me back the thought of you. And I shall love to listen to the wind in the wheat...””
About This Quote
The speaker likens a lover’s golden hair to wheat, evoking love, listening to wind, and the golden grain’s memory of the beloved.
In simple terms: Golden hair and wheat symbolize love and memory.
Key Takeaway
Nature imagery expresses deep affection.
Themes
love
nature metaphor
memory
Mood
romantic
lyrical
Type
poetic declaration
When to use this quote
- poetic writing
- romantic gestures
- visual art of fields
Key Concepts
symbolic language
Practical Applications
- Use sensory details to convey emotion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does natural imagery deepen emotional expression?
- When can metaphor become distraction?
A Different Perspective
Overly ornate metaphor may obscure clarity for some readers.
