Flower Quote by Victor Hugo
““One would say, to see all these snow-flakes fall, that there was a plague of white butterflies in heaven.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, 1862
Observing snowflakes evokes a poetic image of countless delicate beings, likened to a heavenly swarm of white butterflies.
In simple terms: Snowflakes compared to butterflies in heaven
Appreciate nature’s subtle beauty
Themes
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When to use this quote
- watching snowfall
- writing poetry
- photography
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this imagery affect your perception of winter?
- What emotions does it stir?
The metaphor may romanticize harsh winter conditions