The comic spirit is given to us in order that we may analyze, weigh, and clarify things in us which nettle us, or which we are outgrowing, or trying to reshape
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Love is an energy which exists of itself. It is its own value.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is a self-sustaining force that holds intrinsic value.
This quote by Thornton Wilder emphasizes the idea that love is a powerful energy that does not rely on external validation or conditions; it exists in its own right. The essence of love is valuable by itself, suggesting that its presence and impact do not require justification or reinforcement from the outside world.
Themes
LoveEnergyValueIntrinsicExistence
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a wedding ceremony to emphasize the essence of love.
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