It is the last scene from "Cyrano de Bergarac". His ideal of perfection and beauty was always Roxane, as symbolized by his white plume.
In Christian parlance, it represents the saving blood of Christ which washes away all sin.
Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. James 1:26,27
Cyrano declared that Roxan's purity will forever remain whether he is there to defend it or not. The parallel between scripture and Cyrano's last statement would have played upon the senses of those watching the play back then, having been familiar with James.
Since then, the scripture has been troubling to many 'born again' Christians who promote a saved by grace approach and back peddle on works.
Cyrano's life was spent in the pursuit of Pure Religion with Roxane as his otherworldly and unobtainable prize.
This quote suggests the speaker's pride in possessing one pure and unblemished thing despite facing their own downfall or fate. It highlights a sense of personal integrity or virtue that remains untarnished amid challenges or adversity in the world.
I'm not sure if this is the one you looking for but "Taxation without Representation"
This quote suggests that it is preferable to have peace, even if it is not based on justice, rather than engaging in a war, which can lead to destruction and suffering. It highlights the importance of avoiding conflict whenever possible to prevent the negative consequences of war.
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He is famous for his quote: "All things are poison and nothing is without poison, only the dose permits something to not be poisonous."
Yes, you can get a quote without a car. However, you can't secure insurance without the VIN number.
This quote suggests that many people lack sufficient knowledge and understanding to make informed decisions about politics. It implies that without a deeper understanding of political issues and processes, individuals may struggle to make wise choices when it comes to voting or participating in political activities.
There is no direct quote "think of things that are not as they were" You may be thinking of Isaiah 5:20
An essay that strings together one quote after another without connecting them.
Nathan Hale said the quote it means that you can only fight
This quote is saying that if you are well educated and have a strong moral/mental foundation, then you can listen to hurtful things or lies without being upset by them, believing them, or stop believing in yourself. This quote was said by Robert Frost.
This quote is saying that if you are well educated and have a strong moral/mental foundation, then you can listen to hurtful things or lies without being upset by them, believing them, or stop believing in yourself. This quote was said by Robert Frost.
The quote "Thirty years from now, it will not be the things you did that you'll regret, it will be the things you didn't do" is credited to anonymous. There is no specific author associated with this quote.