In your own words what does " a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet" mean?

Question

Just curious what you guys think.

Answer 1

Without words, we are still left with the essential original item.  Our words make us confused at times, but truth is still truth.

Answer 2

a chrysanthemum by many other names would be easier to spell

Answer 3

Names mean nothing. Their meaning is in the things or ideas they represent. To get a unique perspective of this, listen to comedian Brad Stine. In his one show, he explores the possibility of the words f**t and rose being switched.

Answer 4

A rose is a rose, regardless of the colour of its petals or its different varieties , but the scent is always as sweet as any other rose .  

Answer 5

it means that what we call something does not change what it truly is.  

Answer 6

In its original context of Romeo and Juliet, this metaphor means that the names Capulet and Montague do not negate the loved felt by either of the title characters.  It is essential to understand that the inconsequential titles placed on objects cannot supplant the true emotional or visceral response evoked from that interaction.  What is in a name?  Nothing more than a common identifier, not identity, personality, or love.  We must see beyond the superficial.

Answer 7

Physical appearance does not matter because person itself is the same on the inside

Answer 8

ha, reminds me of the monkeys on family guy.

Answer 9

It means that names aren't important, but experience is.

Answer 10

It doesn't matter what you call something or the nature of an item's facade. The only thing that matters are the true characteristics of the item or person. For example if you called a phone a durgon it would still be the same object.  

Answer 11

it means that it does not matter what the name of the flower is, but that the sweet smell makes the name irrelevent.  

Answer 12

It means that something is what it is no matter what it is called.