Born Quote by Robert Herrick
“Before man's fall the rose was born,St. Ambrose says, without the thorn;But for man's fault then was the thornWithout the fragrant rose-bud born; But ne'er the rose without the thorn.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Rose and the Thorn, 17th century verse
Human flaws are inseparable from virtues; both arise from the same source.
In simple terms: Virtue and vice coexist.
Key Takeaway
Accept imperfection.
Themes
morality
dualism
human nature
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- ethical dilemmas
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
interdependence
sin
beauty
Questions to Reflect On
- Can virtue exist without flaw?
- What does the thorn teach us?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize suffering.
