Send some roses to Mrs Upjohn and put 'Emily, I love you' on the back of the bill.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A humorous take on sending flowers where the sentiment is written on the bill to imply cheapness or hidden motives.
- In plain terms
- Send flowers but write your love note on the invoice.
- What can you take from it?
- Romance can be complicated by practical details.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you show love?
- Is cost a part of romance?
Another view
It might be seen as stingy rather than funny.
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