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The Nightingale and the Rose
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"The Nightingale and the Rose" Quotes

A nightingale sacrifices herself to create a red rose for a student's love, only to find it unappreciated.

Quotes

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

Oscar Wilde

loveromance

I am afraid it is quite true.

Oscar Wilde

acceptance

I have no red roses.

Oscar Wilde

desirefrustration

I will sing to you every day with my beautiful voice.

Oscar Wilde

commitmenttalent

I must build it out of music by moonlight, and stain it with my own heart's-blood.

Oscar Wilde

sacrificededication

Men are so ungrateful.

Oscar Wilde

disappointmentfrustration

The Student is quite changed.

Oscar Wilde

transformation

I am covered with fine gold, and my eyes are like deep blue water.

Oscar Wilde

beautyself-pride

Why is he weeping?

Oscar Wilde

sorrowempathy

He is always telling me that I am not kind.

Oscar Wilde

kindnessself-reflection