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If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so I never have to live without you.
A. A. Milne
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Interpretation

What this quote means

This quote expresses a profound love and desire to always be together with someone special.

A. A. Milne's quote captures the essence of dependency and deep affection one has for a loved one. It suggests that life would be incomplete or unbearable without the presence of that person, indicating how intertwined their lives have become. The wish to live one day less than the beloved highlights the concept of love transcending even the fear of mortality, emphasizing the importance of companionship in our lives.

Themes

LoveCompanionshipEternalAffectionDependency

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can be shared at weddings to symbolize enduring love.

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