Quote by Emily Bronte

Love is like the wild rose-briar; Friendship like the holly-tree. The holly is dark when the rose-briar blooms, but which will bloom most constantly?

Love is like the wild rose-briar; Friendship like the holly-

Summary

This quote by Emily Bronte presents an analogy between love and friendship. It suggests that love is akin to a wild rose-briar, which blooms beautifully but fleetingly. On the other hand, friendship is likened to a holly-tree, which remains steadfast and green even when the rose-briar's blossom is absent. Bronte prompts us to question which of the two, love or friendship, will withstand the test of time and prove to be more enduring.

By Emily Bronte

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