Women know the way to rear up children (to be just). They know a simple, merry, tender knack of tying sashes, fitting baby-shoes, and stringing pretty words that make no sense. And kissing full sense into empty words.
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You were made perfectly to be loved - and surely I have loved you, in the idea of you, my whole life long.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the idea that everyone is inherently deserving of love, and that love can be felt deeply even in idealized forms.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning's quote conveys the profound belief that every individual is created to be loved. It highlights the speaker's lifelong adoration for the one they love, suggesting that this love encompasses not just the physical presence of the beloved but also the idealized perception of them. This sentiment underscores the timeless and unconditional nature of true affection.
Themes
LoveAffectionIdealDevotionEmotional Connection
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a romantic wedding speech to celebrate the love between two people.
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