Category Archives: Shakespeare on Flowers

Flowers and poetry go hand in hand. Shakespeare’s plays poems and sonnets abound with reference to flowers, herbs stones “and their true qualities”

Shakespeare on Ecofriendly Living According to Nature

Posted on June 5, 2012 by jimmie

 “And this, our life, exempt from public haunt, Finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, Sermons in stones, and good in every thing.” (As You Like It act 2, sc.1) Tips for use.  What better way to praise a life of simple pleasures and relaxation, bucking the incitement to incessant and unstoppable consumption Read More

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Shakespeare, Romantic Compliments with Lilies and Roses

Posted on May 27, 2012 by jimmie

“Nor did I wonder at the lily’s white, Nor praise the deep vermilion in the rose. They were but sweet, but figures of delight, Drawn after you, you pattern of all those. (SON.98) Tips for use. Keep these lines at hand when you sense that your better half, girlfriend or significant other is ready for Read More

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Shakespeare, a Rose and the Questionable Power of the Label

Posted on April 29, 2012 by jimmie

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, By any other name would smell as sweet.” (Romeo and Juliet act 2, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  Put a stop to debates about controversial definitions, names, or time-consuming arguments about choosing one name versus another – if in your view the name is irrelevant. Read More

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Shakespeare and the Perfect Romantic Quote

Posted on April 19, 2012 by jimmie

“…the sweetest flower of all the field.” (Romeo and Juliet, act 4, sc. 5) Tips for Use.  It was Mark Twain who claimed he could live for two months on a good compliment. If it’s two months for a man, make it at least double for a lady. Today’s blog quote makes a  good line Read More

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Shakespeare’s Roses as the Best Flower

Posted on April 7, 2012 by jimmie

“Of all Flowres, methinks a Rose is best” (The Two Noble Kinsmen, act 2, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  Use as a compliment – the suggestion, by the way, does not proceed from the blog writer, but rather from an 18th manual of romantic behavior found in a library. That is, substitute the name of Read More

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The daffodils are here

Posted on March 11, 2012 by jimmie

“Daffodils, that come before the swallows dare, and take The winds of March with beauty” (Winter’s Tale Act 4, sc. 4) Tips for Use. Flowers are indissolubly linked to romance and the association woman-flower is almost instinctive. A flower is perfection. Therefore giving flowers to a lady is to give her a symbol of herself Read More

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A Rose for Christmas?

Posted on January 11, 2012 by jimmie

At Christmas I no more desire a rose, Than wish a snow in May’s new fangled mirth, But like of each thing as in season grows.” (LLL.1.1) How to Use. The best quotes capture simple truths in a unique way that makes them memorable. This is especially true of William Shakespeare’s quotes on life. Use Read More

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