Quote by Cassandra Clare

One for sorrow, two for mirth, three for a wedding, four for a birth, five for silver, six for gold, seven for a secret that's never been told. ~ Simon

One for sorrow, two for mirth, three for a wedding, four for

Summary

This quote is a traditional rhyme associated with the superstition of counting the number of magpies seen together. It suggests that seeing one magpie is a sign of sorrow or bad luck, while seeing more than one magpie brings happiness and positive events. The rhyme assigns symbolic meanings to different numbers of magpies, indicating an escalating scale of joyful occasions, such as weddings and births. The mention of silver and gold further implies increasing levels of prosperity. The reference to a secret adds an air of mystery and curiosity, suggesting that the seventh magpie holds undisclosed information.

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By Cassandra Clare

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