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As for rosemary, I let it run all over my garden walls, not only because my bees love it but because it is the herb sacred to remembrance and to friendship, whence a sprig of it hath a dumb language.
Thomas More
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What this quote means

Rosemary symbolizes remembrance and friendship, cherished for its connection to deep bonds.

In this quote, Thomas More expresses the significance of rosemary in his garden, highlighting its role not just as a plant loved by bees, but also as a symbol of remembrance and friendship. The phrase 'dumb language' suggests that the herb communicates feelings and memories without words, emphasizing the profound connections we hold with friends and loved ones through shared experiences and memories.

Themes

RosemaryFriendshipRemembranceHerbGarden

In practice

Example use cases

During a memorial service, this quote can express the deep connections we feel towards loved ones who have passed.

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