They don't ask much of you. They only want you to hate the things you love and to love the things you despise.
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Love is not weakness. It is strong. Only the sacrament of marriage can contain it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is a powerful force, not a sign of weakness, and is best expressed within the commitment of marriage.
This quote by Boris Pasternak suggests that true love is a testament to strength rather than vulnerability. It emphasizes that love should not be seen as a soft or weak emotion but rather as a profound and resilient bond that can only be fully embraced within the sacred commitment of marriage, indicating that love thrives in fidelity and devotion.
Themes
LoveStrengthMarriageCommitmentSacred Bond
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding card to emphasize the strength of love in marriage.
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