25 Magnolia 玉蘭

象征主義：高貴與自尊

“高人一等并不高尚，真正的高尚在于超越過去的自己?！?/p>

--歐內(nèi)斯特·海明威

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根據(jù)化石記錄，玉蘭樹是地球上進化出的第一種開花植物。在古代中國和整個南美洲，玉蘭花對新娘有著特殊的意義，象征著高貴和穩(wěn)定。在異教徒的儀式中，發(fā)光的白玉蘭讓人想起月亮女神。自維多利亞時代以來，壯麗的玉蘭花已成為尊貴，自尊，穩(wěn)重和高貴的象征。

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鼓舞人心的信息：高貴不僅僅是你與生俱來的，也不僅僅是你所渴望的品質(zhì)。這是一個不斷演變的過程，需要終生的承諾。要培養(yǎng)自尊，就要做出值得尊敬的行為。要建立良好的品格，就必須有高尚的目標。

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Symbolism: ?Nobility & Self-esteem

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“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility lies in being superior to your former self.”

—— Ernest Hemingway

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According to fossil records, the magnolia tree was the first flowering plant to have evolved on earth. In Ancient China and throughout South America the magnolia flower has held special significance to brides, symbolizing nobility and stability. In pagan rites, the luminous white magnolia evokes the lunar goddesses. Since Victorian times the magnificent magnolia flower has come to emblemize dignity, self-esteem, poise and nobility.

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Inspirational Message:

Nobility is not just something you are born to, or a quality to wish for. It is an evolving process requiring lifelong commitment. To develop self-esteem, commit estimable acts. To build good character, act with nobility of purpose.

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