Love is the last relay and ultimate outposts of eternity.
Dante Gabriel RossettiRead
You have been mine before - How long ago I may not know: But just when at that swallow's soar, your neck turned so, Some veil did fall, - I knew it all of yore.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a deep, possibly eternal connection between two people that transcends time.
In this quote, the speaker reflects on a profound bond that feels timeless, suggesting that their love has existed long before this moment, despite any uncertainty about when it began. The imagery of the swallow and the falling veil symbolizes the revelation of this deep connection and the understanding that comes with it.
Themes
LoveConnectionTimelessBondRelationship
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech, one might use this quote to express the feeling of an eternal love.
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