Reading a poem in translation is like kissing a woman through a veil.
Anne MichaelsRead
If love wants you; if you've been melted down to stars, you will love with lungs and gills; with feathers and scales; with warm blood and cold.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love transforms us in profound and extraordinary ways.
This quote illustrates the transformative power of love, suggesting that when love truly desires us, it reshapes our very essence. It conveys that love encompasses a vast array of experiences and emotions, enabling us to connect deeply with ourselves and others, transcending our physical forms and limitations.
Themes
LoveTransformationEmotionConnectionEssence
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a wedding speech to emphasize the profound nature of love.
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