Harold And Maude Daisies

But Maude disagrees with Harold, pointing out that no two daisies are alike... "some are smaller, some are fatter, some grow to the left, some to the right, some even have lost some petals - all kinds of observable differences". Breaking down one of the key scenes from the cult classic Harold and Maude (1971).

- - - - - Director: Hal Ashby...more Harold drifts away from the life that his detached mother prescribes for him, and develops a relationship with an elderly woman named Maude (played by Ruth Gordon). You see, Harold, I feel that much of the world's sorrow comes from people who are *this*, * [she points to a daisy] * Maude: yet allow themselves be treated as *that*.

* [she gestures to a field of daisies] * Maude: [cut to a shot of a field of gravestones in a military cemetery] One of the most iconic and visually stunning scenes in the film is when Harold and Maude visit a field of daisies. Maude reflects on how each daisy may look the same from afar but is unique upon closer inspection.

I love those bright little-daisies-in-the-grass and think of this movie moment nearly everytime I happen across such a field. May we all find the wonderful uniqueness in each other and in ourselves, then and nurture it, treasure it. You see, Harold, I feel that much of the world's sorrow comes from people who are this, [she points to a single daisy] yet allow themselves be treated as that [she gestures to a field of daisies].

Harold thinks they all look alike, but Maude can describe the differences. She sees every flower as an individual and so she also sees the differences between the humans. Free Shipping, Exclusive Styles Just for You Shop Now , Supreme comfort - Harold and Maude Daisy and Sunflower by cwayers

You see, Harold, I feel that much of the worlds sorrow comes from people who are *this* [points to a daisy], yet allow themselves be treated as *that* [gestures to a field of daisies].