Washington Irving

The land of literature is a fairy land to those who view it at a distance, but, like all other landscapes, the charm fades on a nearer approach, and the thorns and briars become visible.

American Writer

Robert W. Service

I have some friends, some honest friends, and honest friends are few; My pipe of briar, my open fire, A book that's not too new.

Scottish Poet

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

A brier rose whose buds yield fragrant harvest for the honey bee.

English Poet

Briar is often mentioned in nature-related topics, especially when discussing hikes or dense, thorny vegetation.

Natural Context

Use caution when near briar; it's known for scratching or tearing skin and clothing.

Caution Advised

'Briar' can be used metaphorically to represent something difficult or annoying in life.

Metaphorical Use

A briar pipe is often associated with older generations or seen as a hobby of relaxation and contemplation.

Hobby Connotation

Briar wood is prized for its durability and resistance to heat, making it ideal for crafting quality pipes.

Material Significance

In some cultures, smoking a briar pipe is a symbol of sophistication or intellect.

Cultural Image

 the razor wire that defends the power station and the sewage works finds its rhyme in the briars and the brambles that coil sharply just behind it this is essex mashed up mixed up the human and the natural there's nothing easy here it's hard it

The Other Side of Essex...

 who had a reputation for disemboweling stray adventurers, but a river god showed her how to collect the fleece the sheep had snagged on briars, and she succeeded. Finally, Psyche had to travel to the Underworld

The myth of Cupid and...

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