Quotation by

Gustave Flaubert

One mustn't ask apple trees for oranges, France for sun, women for love, life for happiness.

Happiness

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Flaubert is saying that it’s unrealistic to expect something from a person or thing that it naturally cannot give. He uses examples to show that seeking happiness in the wrong places or from the wrong sources will lead to disappointment.

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