Some pain is simply the normal grief of human existence. That is pain that I try to make room for. I honor my grief.
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Love is insistent on its own continuation. Every fraction of a second, someone somewhere falls in love, a former enemy becomes a friend, and a newborn baby is born into the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is a powerful and persistent force that drives connections and new beginnings.
This quote emphasizes the ever-present nature of love in the world. It highlights how love is not only a personal experience but a universal phenomenon where new relationships are formed constantly, enemies become friends, and new lives emerge, all of which signify the enduring and transformative power of love.
Themes
LoveRelationshipConnectionFriendshipBirth
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote during a wedding ceremony to highlight the importance of love.
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