It seemed to be a necessary ritual that he should prepare himself for sleep by meditating under the solemnity of the night sky... a mysterious transaction between the infinity of the soul and the infinity of the universe.
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Separated lovers cheat absence by a thousand fancies which have their own reality. They are prevented from seeing one another and they cannot write; nevertheless they find countless mysterious ways of corresponding, by sending each other the song of birds, the scent of flowers, the laughter of children.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Separated lovers find creative ways to communicate their feelings despite distance and absence.
In this quote, Victor Hugo suggests that love transcends physical separation. Even when lovers cannot be together or write to each other, they connect through their memories and the beauty of nature, which serves as a medium to express their emotions subtly and profoundly.
Themes
LoveSeparationCommunicationNatureEmotions
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is perfect for a wedding speech to illustrate the enduring power of love.
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