Flower Quote by Augustus Hare
“Friendship is love without its flowers or veil.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Essays on Friendship, Augustus Hare, 1865
Friendship is love stripped of romantic embellishment, existing plainly and reliably.
In simple terms: Friendship is simple, unadorned love.
Value plain, steady companionship.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- college roommates
- long‑distance friends
- work colleagues
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “without flowers” mean to you?
- How do you keep friendship authentic?
Romantic expectations can cloud pure friendship.