Justin Cartwright

The Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford is an astonishing building, designed by Christopher Wren. Its painted ceiling has just been restored so that the darkish miasma that was Robert Streeter's original allegory of truth and light striking the university is now bright with playful cherubs and lustrous clouds.

British Novelist

Daisy Lowe

I have one secret tattoo. 'True Romance' is my favourite film of all time and in the film the two lovers get matching tattoos of a cherub holding a heart with a banner in it. They obviously get each other's name in it, but mine is empty and will stay empty.

English Model

Diane Lane

Love is saying you're sorry. It's the opposite of those cherub posters that say, 'Love is never having to say you're sorry.' Wrong! Love is three sorrys a day. If you haven't met that quota, something's wrong.

American Actress

Gunter Blobel

Driving through Dresden, I still remember the many palaces, happily decorated with cherubs and other symbols of the baroque era. The city made an indelible impression on me.

German Scientist

Paolo Nutini

You've got to make sure that you don't have an airbrushed picture making you look like a 15-year-old cherub when your lyrics suggest otherwise.

Scottish Musician

Zak Bagans

I'm a collector of carvings. I love old, wooden, grotesque Gothic pieces, anything that has cherubs on it, satyrs and carved angels.

American Author

Cherubs are commonly found in religious and mythological artwork, symbolizing innocence and purity.

Artistic Imagery

Although cherubs appear angelic, they're depicted more playfully than true religious figures.

Not Real Angels

Cherubs are a cultural symbol of love, especially around Valentine's Day, often seen with bows and arrows.

Cultural Depictions

Calling a child a 'cherub' is a compliment, highlighting their cuteness and sweet demeanor.

Endearing Compliment

The term may sound patronizing if overused or used for adults; reserve it for special, sweet moments.

Avoid Overuse

It's informal and best used in casual speech, especially with those familiar with English idioms.

Colloquial Term

 great athlete they all said he was the best athlete on the expedition he was the only guy who knew how to ski and the third member was a 26 year old british soldier in the royal fusiliers named belgrave ninis who was nicknamed cherub