Columbine Quote by William Shakespeare
“There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance; pray, love, remember; and there is pansies, that’s for thoughts... There’s fennel for you, and columbines; there’s rue for you, and here’s some for me; we may call it herb of grace o’ Sundays. O, you must wear your rue with a difference. There’s a daisy. I would give you some violets, but they wither’d all when my father died. They say he made a good end,— [Sings.] “For bonny sweet Robin is all my joy.”
About This Quote
Source Play: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act 2, Scene 1, 1595
The speaker lists flowers and their symbolic meanings, reflecting on memory, love, grief, and the complexity of human emotions.
In simple terms: Flowers symbolize different feelings and memories.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the layers behind simple symbols.
Themes
memory
love
grief
Mood
poetic
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- weddings
- funerals
- artistic expression
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
symbolism
emotional nuance
Questions to Reflect On
- Which flower best represents your current mood?
- How do symbols shape your relationships?
A Different Perspective
Symbolic meanings can be culturally specific and may be misinterpreted.
