Painterly brass clasp purse beside ribbon-tied white flowers against sage green.

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Time Enough for Love ‧ 1973

Robert Heinlein

Money is a powerful aphrodisiac. But flowers work almost as well.

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

Heinlein's speaker admits cash is a strong lure for romance. Then comes the twist: a bunch of flowers gets you nearly the same result. It's a wry way of saying a small, sweet gesture can rival wealth.

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