Rose Tree

Famous quotes containing the words rose and/or tree:

    An idealist is one who, on noticing that a rose smells better than a cabbage, concludes that it will also make better soup.
    —H.L. (Henry Lewis)

    Like to the tree of Tantalus she fled,
    And seeming lavish, sav’de her maydenhead.
    Ne’re king more sought to keepe his diademe;
    Than Hero this inestimable gemme.
    Christopher Marlowe (1564–1593)