We are told that in Persia the tulip, whose blossom in its native country is
scarlet, while the centre of its glowing cup is black, is used to express warm
affection; and, when sent by a lover, will convey to the object of his
attachment the idea that like this flower, his face is warm and his heart is
consumed as a coal.~ Anne Pratt, The Field, the Garden and the Woodland, 1838According to Persian legend, the first tulips sprang up from the drops of blood shed by a lover and for a long time the tulip was the symbol of avowed love.
| You Are 70% Weird |
 You're so weird, you think you're *totally* normal. Right? But you wig out even the biggest of circus freaks! |
| You Belong in Spring |
 Optimistic, lively, and almost always happy with the world... You can truly appreciate the blooming nature of spring. Whether you're planting flowers or dyeing Easter eggs, spring is definitely your season! |
| Your Birth Month is September |
 Tolerant and inspirational, you are wise beyond your years. You are universally sympathetic and a great humanitarian. Your soul reflects: Devotion, light, and love Your gemstone: Sapphire Your flower: Morning Glory Your colors: Brown and deep blue |
| You Are 75% Left Brained, 25% Right Brained |
 The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning. Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others. If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic. Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet. The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility. Daring and intuitive, right brained people see the world in their unique way. If you're right brained, you likely have a talent for creative writing and art. Your right brain prefers day dreaming, philosophy, and sports. |
| Dark Purple |
 To others, you seem a bit dark, mysterious, and moody. In truth, you are just a very unique person who doesn't care what others think. And you really enjoy your offbeat interests and friends. You've decided that life is about living for yourself - simple as that. |
| You Are an Old Soul |
 You are an experienced soul who appreciates tradition. Mellow and wise, you like to be with others but also to be alone. Down to earth, you are sensible and impatient. A creature of habit, it takes you a while to warm up to new people. You hate injustice, and you're very protective of family and friends A bit demanding, you expect proper behavior from others. Extremely independent you don't mind living or being alone. But when you find love, you tend to want marriage right away. Souls you are most compatible with: Warrior Soul and Visionary Soul |
Dr. Know: Come away O human child / To the waters and the wild / With a fairy hand in hand / For the world's more full of weeping / Than you can understand.
David: My mommy doesn't hate me! Because I'm special! And unique! Because there's never been anyone like me before, ever! Mommy loves Martin because he is real, and when I am real Mommy's going to read to me and tuck me in my bed and sing to me and listen to what I say and she will cuddle with me and tell me every day a hundred times a day that she loves me!
Gigolo Joe: She loves what you do for her, as my customers love what it is I do for them. But she does not love you David, she cannot love you. You are neither flesh, nor blood. You are not a dog, a cat, or a canary. You were designed and built specific, like the rest of us. And you are alone now only because they tired of you, or replaced you with a younger model, or were displeased with something you said, or broke. They made us too smart, too quick, and too many. We are suffering for the mistakes they made because when the end comes, all that will be left is us. That's why they hate us, and that is why you must stay here, with me.
我是迷恋Classic Mood的。身在其中有股说不出的稳当安全感。很容易就相信世上真有原封不动的承诺。也许，如今人过的日子真是如此地不可预测，将来有总是那么模糊，唯有站在一种已然定型的感觉里，才稍稍能够肯定眼前所见所触一切，或许能逗留得久一点。
但一个mood又要多久才能成为classic？
每个时代都在创发也同时冲刷着每个时代的设计。就只有最能平衡心情的会留下来。因为再大的激情都需要一个可以信任的框架，当我们手里抓不住的天真叛逆终于流失，我们还能对着四平八稳的、俨然坚持的、工整而又对称的设计来安抚情绪。
越喜欢古老经典，也许就越看出现代人心里潜伏的无助倾斜。
是心存感激的，对所有古老经典我都如是。
Adapted from 《i-周刊》， by吴韦才
