Bird Quote by Margaret Mitchell
“Sometimes Frank sighed, thinking he had caught a tropic bird, all flame and jewel color, when a wren would have served him just as well. In fact, much better.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Gone with the Wind, 1936
The narrator compares the fleeting excitement of a bright, exotic bird to the modest, reliable wren, suggesting that simplicity can be more satisfying than flamboyance.
In simple terms: Simple, modest things can be better than flashy ones.
Key Takeaway
Value modesty over showiness.
Themes
literature
comparison
values
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- reading novels
- writing character analysis
- teaching symbolism
Key Concepts
symbolism
personal preference
Questions to Reflect On
- When is simplicity preferable?
- How does personal taste affect perception?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that excitement has its own merit.
