Quote by Dorothy Parker, 'Cherry White',

I never see the prettiest thing -A cherry bough gone white with Spring -But what I think, How gay 'twould beTo hang me from a flowering tree.

I never see the prettiest thing -A cherry bough gone white w

Summary

This quote conveys a complex sentiment of contrasting beauty with morbidity. It suggests that the sight of something incredibly beautiful, like a cherry blossom tree in full bloom, evokes a desire to showcase one's own happiness. However, there is also a darker undertone implied, suggesting a willingness to be suspended from a flowering tree, perhaps as a means of becoming part of that beauty or escaping the hardships of life. It represents a contemplation on the fleeting nature of beauty and the dichotomy between joy and a yearning for release.

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By Dorothy Parker, 'Cherry White',

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