Flower Quote by J.G. Ballard
““Miriam - I'll give you any flowers you want!' Rhapsodising over the thousand scents of her body, I exclaimed: 'I'll grow orchids from your hands, roses from your breasts. You can have magnolias in your hair...!' 'And in my heart?' 'In your womb I'll set a fly-trap!””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Drowned World” (excerpt), 1962
Intense, surreal court of affection mixes desire with violent imagery, ending in a dark, paradoxical promise.
In simple terms: Passionate love can become twisted and destructive.
Key Takeaway
Beware of obsessive devotion.
Themes
love
desire
danger
paradox
Mood
dark
intense
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- intimate relationships
- artistic expression
- creative writing
- psychological analysis
Key Concepts
surrealism
psychosexual
symbolic
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “fly‑trap” symbolize?
- Can love coexist with danger?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may romanticize harmful control.
