There is no love; there are only proofs of love. Whatever love I might feel in my heart, others will see only my action.
Interpretation
Love is demonstrated through actions rather than just feelings.
This quote emphasizes that love is not merely an emotion experienced internally, but is instead expressed through tangible actions. It suggests that to truly convey love to others, one must demonstrate it through their behavior, as feelings can remain invisible unless acted upon.
In practice
In a wedding speech to highlight the importance of actions in a relationship.
How amazing is it that when a young gay or lesbian person has their first crush, no matter where they live in the country, they can imagine that all the way to marriage? When I first experienced a crush, in Texas, there was maybe a second of butterflies that were then dammed in by the fear of what that meant.
Thou art my single day, God lends to leaven What were all earth else, with a feel of heaven.
Lovers communicate not inside sentences, but between them. Passion lurks within interstice. It is grouting rather than bricks.
I think about being married again, having a home and a wife. No one can ever be married too many times, and maybe if I keep trying I'll get it right one day.
After a long day of trying, to make my songs pay, making love all day against the wall in the hallway.
It was one of those fine little love stories that can make you smile in your sleep at night.
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