Quote by Oscar Wilde

She said that she would dance with me if I brought her red roses, cried the young Student; but in all my garden there is no red rose.

She said that she would dance with me if I brought her red r

Summary

In this quote, the young Student expresses his desire to dance with someone who has set a condition - to receive red roses. Frustrated, he reveals that he is unable to fulfill this wish because there are no red roses in his garden. The quote highlights his disappointment and the stark reality that he does not possess what it takes to meet the desired expectation. It possibly alludes to themes of unattainability, unrequited love, and the harsh contrast between dreams and reality.

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By Oscar Wilde

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