Quote by Oscar Wilde
Why, what a wonderful piece of luck! Here is a red rose! I have never seen any rose like it in all my life. It is so beautiful that I am sure it has a long Latin name.
Summary
This quote is a sarcastic expression of surprise and admiration towards a red rose. The speaker mocks the notion that the rose must have a long Latin name to justify its extraordinary beauty. The use of sarcasm highlights the speaker's amusement at the extravagant expectations one might have for a rose's name, emphasizing the exquisite appearance of the flower.
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By Oscar Wilde