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Columbine Quote by William Shakespeare

“There's rosemary, that's for remembrance; pray you, 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: — you may wear your rue with a difference. — There's a…” quote by William Shakespeare
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“There's rosemary, that's for remembrance; pray you, 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: — you may wear your rue with a difference. — There's a daisy: — I would give you some violets; but they withered all, when my father died: — They say, he made a good end.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Winter's Tale, 1623

Herbs symbolize memory, thoughts, and emotions, each with specific meanings and uses.

In simple terms: Herbs represent feelings.

Key Takeaway

Use symbols to express emotions.

Themes

literature symbolism emotion

Mood

poetic reflective

Type

dramatic educational

When to use this quote

  • theatre
  • poetry
  • creative writing
  • ritual practice

Key Concepts

botany psychology cultural studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do personal experiences shape symbolic interpretation?
  • What modern symbols replace herbs today?
A Different Perspective

Symbolic meanings vary across cultures.

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