Appear Quote by Catherynne M. Valente
““Flowers are always more serious than they appear.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making, 2011
Even simple things can hold deep significance, reminding us to look beyond appearances.
In simple terms: Simple things can be profound.
Key Takeaway
Pay attention to subtle depth.
Themes
perception
depth
beauty
Mood
reflective
curious
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- reading poetry
- observing nature
- appreciating art
- daily interactions
Key Concepts
symbolism
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What everyday detail has surprised you?
- How does you change your view?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on simplicity may overlook complexity.
![“The court is like a palace built of marble; I mean that it is made up of very hard but very polished people. [Fr., La cour est comme un edifice bati de marbre; je veux dire qu'elle est composee d'hommes fort durs mais fort polis.]” quote by Jean de la Bruyere](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fcf/jean-de-la-bruyere-575_built_the-court-is-like-a-palace-built-of-marb_77288.jpg)
