Quote by Oscar Wilde
Dear Prince, I must leave you, but I will never forget you, and next spring I will bring you back two beautiful jewels in place of those you have given away. The ruby shall be redder than a red rose, and the sapphire shall be as blue as the great sea.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker signifies a farewell, expressing their gratitude towards someone (referred to as a prince) and promising to repay their kindness. The use of metaphors enhances the sentiment; the speaker plans to bring back two beautiful jewels, representing valuable gifts, to effectively convey their appreciation. The vivid descriptions of the jewels highlight their allure: a ruby redder than a red rose symbolizes intense beauty, while a sapphire bluer than the great sea evokes a sense of vastness and depth. The quote demonstrates the speaker's intention to reciprocate kindness with something equally precious.
Topics
Fairy Tales
By Oscar Wilde