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“Keen winter stabs the breasts of May Whose crimson roses burst his frost, Ships tempest-tossed Will find a harbour in some bay, And so we may.” quote by Oscar Wilde
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““Keen winter stabs the breasts of May Whose crimson roses burst his frost, Ships tempest-tossed Will find a harbour in some bay, And so we may.””

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Scent of the Roses", 1889

Contrasting harsh winter with blooming spring, suggesting hope persists amid adversity.

In simple terms: Winter is harsh but spring still blooms.

Key Takeaway

Find hope even in difficult times.

Themes

hope contrast nature

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • gardening
  • seasonal change
  • emotional recovery

Key Concepts

resilience beauty in hardship

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the winter symbolize for you?
  • How can you nurture hope in bleak moments?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize struggle without action.

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