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Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.
Robert Frost
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Love is a powerful longing to be loved in return by someone you love.

This quote by Robert Frost encapsulates the essence of romantic love, emphasizing the compelling attraction and desire one feels towards another person. It suggests that love is not just about the emotion itself, but also about the deep yearning to be reciprocated, highlighting the interconnectedness of desire in human relationships.

Themes

LoveDesireRomanceAttractionRelationships

In practice

Example use cases

This quote could be used in a speech about the nature of love at a wedding.

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