There is that in the glance of a flower which may at times control the greatest of creation's braggart lords.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even small natural things like flowers have power over even the most powerful humans.
- In plain terms
- A flower can influence big leaders sometimes.
- What can you take from it?
- Small natural things hold power over powerful people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What small thing holds power over you?
- How does nature humble you?
Another view
Flowers do not literally control people in a direct way.
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