Bears Quote by Edmond Rostand
“All my laurels you have riven away, and my roses; yet in spite of you, there is one crown I bear away with me... One thing without stain, unspotted from the world, in spite of doom mine own! And that is... my white plume.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Chantecler by Edmond Rostand, 1910
The speaker claims a pure, untarnished inner virtue symbolized by a white plume, despite external ruin and loss.
In simple terms: A pure inner virtue remains despite external ruin.
Key Takeaway
Cherish your inner integrity.
Themes
integrity
resilience
pride
Mood
defiant
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative work
- public criticism
- loss of reputation
Key Concepts
symbolism
self‑worth
inner purity
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner quality sustains you amid adversity?
- How do you protect your inner purity?
A Different Perspective
Even a flawless inner quality can be threatened by external forces.
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