Love built on beauty, soon as beauty, dies.
John DonneRead
And now good morrow to our waking souls, Which watch not one another out of fear; For love, all love of other sights controls, And makes one little room, an everywhere. Let sea-discoverers to new worlds have gone, Let maps to other, worlds on worlds have shown, Let us possess one world, each hath one, and is one.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the power of love to create a sense of unity and completeness in a relationship, transcending physical boundaries.
In this quote, John Donne reflects on the profound nature of love, suggesting that when two people are truly in love, they can create an intimate world together that is more significant than any physical place. It emphasizes the idea that love can make a small space feel expansive and meaningful, encouraging the notion that love's bond is stronger than any external circumstances, including distance or the desire for exploration.
Themes
LoveUnityIntimacyRelationshipConnection
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is perfect for celebrating a wedding, emphasizing the strength of love between partners.
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