Imparadis'd in one another's arms.
Interpretation
This quote speaks to the deep intimacy and bliss experienced in a romantic relationship.
In John Milton's quote 'Imparadis'd in one another's arms,' the idea is that true love can create a paradise for those who are deeply connected. The physical and emotional closeness between lovers creates a transcendent experience, elevating them to a state of happiness and fulfillment that feels divine.
In practice
Using this quote in a wedding speech to express the joy of marriage.
They, looking back, all the eastern side beheld Of Paradise, so late their happy seat, Waved over by that flaming brand, the gate With dreadful faces thronged and fiery arms: Some natural tears they dropped, but wiped them soon; The world was all before them, where to choose Their place of rest, and Providence their guide; They, hand in hand, with wandering steps and slow, Through Eden took their solitary way.
The stars, that nature hung in heaven, and filled their lamps with everlasting oil, give due light to the misled and lonely traveller.
Ev'n them who kept thy truth so pure of old, When all our fathers worshipp'd stocks and stones.
Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss
The end of all learning is to know God, and out of that knowledge to love and imitate Him.
Apt words have power to suage the tumors of a troubled mind.
It's beauty that captures your attention. personality which captures your heart.
I've never wanted to look like models on the cover of magazines. I represent the majority of women and I'm very proud of that.
Christmas is a tonic for our souls. It moves us to think of others rather than of ourselves. It directs our thoughts to giving.
My wife, my family, my friends - they've all taught me things about love and what that emotion really means. In a nutshell, loving someone is about giving, not receiving.
If love wants you; if you've been melted down to stars, you will love with lungs and gills; with feathers and scales; with warm blood and cold.
I want to love you wildly. I donβt want words, but inarticulate cries, meaningless, from the bottom of my most primitive being, that flow from my belly like honey. A piercing joy, that leaves me empty, conquered, silenced.
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