rose is a rose is a rose

The phrase "rose is a rose is a rose" was coined by the American writer Gertrude Stein in her poem "Sacred Emily" published in 1913. It has been interpreted in different ways, but its general meaning conveys the idea that something is what it is and cannot be defined as anything else. In other words, it suggests that the essence of something is inherent and cannot be altered or transformed. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes this notion of self-identity and individuality.