Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
Alexander PopeRead
Love finds an altar for forbidden fires.
Interpretation
Love often seeks out hidden or unconventional places to flourish, even in situations that may seem wrong or taboo.
This quote by Alexander Pope suggests that love has a way of nurturing itself and thriving in unexpected circumstances, particularly in situations that society might deem inappropriate or forbidden. The 'altar for forbidden fires' symbolizes a place where passionate emotions can be expressed and cherished, despite the societal constraints or moral dilemmas that may surround them.
In practice
This quote could be used to celebrate unconventional love stories at a wedding.
Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
What dire offence from am'rous causes springs, What mighty contests rise from trivial things.
Fair tresses man's imperial race ensnare; And beauty draws us with a single hair.
An honest man's the noblest work of God.
One thought of thee puts all the pomp to flight;_x000D_ _x000D_ Priests, tapers, temples, swim before my sight.
Who breaks a butterfly on a wheel?
If you become more sensitive to beauty, to poetry, that means your love has blossomed. And all the energy that has been left by fear, anger and hate, will be taken over by your love, your sensitivity, your compassion, your creativity. This is the whole alchemy of changing base metals into gold.
Besides, our nearness to the King in love_x000D_ _x000D_ Is near the hate of those love not the King.
And most people have a woman in their heart, most men have a woman in their heart and most women have a man in their heart.
Your hair is winter fire January embers My heart burns there, too.
Belief, like love, must be voluntary.
You may be a puzzle, but I like the way the parts fit.
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