Time and trouble will tame an advanced young woman, but an advanced old woman is uncontrollable by any earthly force.
Dorothy L. SayersRead
She reflected she must be completely besotted about Peter, if his laughter could hallow an aspidistra.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses deep affection for someone, suggesting their presence is meaningful and transformative.
In this quote, Dorothy L. Sayers conveys the idea that love can elevate even the most ordinary aspects of life. The phrase 'if his laughter could hallow an aspidistra' suggests that the speaker feels privileged and enchanted by Peter, to the extent that his laughter enriches the mundane. This illustrates the powerful effect that love and affection have on perception and appreciation of life.
Themes
LoveLaughterAffectionBesottedTransformation
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech to highlight the depth of love between two people.
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