As the caterpillar chooses the fairest leaves to her eggs on, so the priest lays his curse on the fairest joys.

Summary

This quote draws a parallel between the actions of a caterpillar and a priest. Just as a caterpillar carefully selects the healthiest and most appealing leaves to lay its eggs on, symbolizing the potential for new life and growth, the priest, metaphorically, chooses to condemn or curse the things that bring the most joy and happiness to others. It suggests that the priest's focus may be on highlighting the flaws and imperfections in moments of joy rather than embracing and celebrating them.

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