My love is such that Rivers cannot quench, _x000D_ _x000D_ Nor ought but love from thee, give recompence. _x000D_ _x000D_ Thy love is such I can no way repay, _x000D_ _x000D_ The heavens reward thee manifold I pray.
Anne BradstreetRead
That when we live no more, We may live ever
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that our legacy lives on even after we die.
Anne Bradstreet's quote reflects the idea that the impact we have on the world and the memories we create can transcend our physical existence. It speaks to the enduring nature of human spirit and connections, suggesting that through our deeds, love, and relationships, we can continue to 'live' in the hearts and minds of those we leave behind.
Themes
LegacyMemoryLifeDeathExistence
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a memorial service, one could quote this to highlight the idea of living on through memories.
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Iron till it be thoroughly heated is incapable to be wrought; so God sees good to cast some men into the furnace of affliction, and then beats them on His anvil into what frame He desires.
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O Time the fatal wrack of mortal things,_x000D_ That draws oblivion's curtains over kings;_x000D_ Their sumptuous monuments, men know them not,_x000D_ Their names without a record are forgot,_x000D_ Their parts, their ports, their pomps all laid in th' dust_x000D_ Nor wit nor gold, nor buildings scape time's rust;_x000D_ But he whose name is graved in the white stone_x000D_ Shall last and shine when all of these are gone.
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Authority without wisdom is like a heavy ax without an edge -- fitter to bruise than polish.
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To sing of Wars, of Captains, and of Kings/Of Cities founded, Common-wealths begun/For my mean Pen are too superior things.
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