Love that is not jealous is neither true nor pure.
Victor HugoRead
Since when has love ever looked for reasons, or evidence? Why would love bow to the reality of things, when it creates a reality of its own, so much more vivid, wherein everything resonates to the key of the heart?
Interpretation
Love transcends logic and evidence, creating its own vibrant reality.
This quote emphasizes that love is not bound by rationality or external validation. Instead, it suggests that love creates a unique and compelling reality that feels more genuine and profound than the physical world, where emotions and connections harmonize with the essence of the heart.
In practice
This quote can be used in a wedding speech to highlight the power of love.
Love that is not jealous is neither true nor pure.
Mr. Rochester, if ever I did a good deed in my life — if ever I thought a good thought—if ever I prayed a sincere and blameless prayer — if ever I wished a righteous wish — I am rewarded now. To be your wife is, for me, to be as happy as I can be on earth.
You changed the subject." "From what?" "The empty-headed girls who think you're sexy." "You know." "Know what?" "That I only have eyes for you.
I think that love is more like a light that you carry. At first childish happiness keeps it lighted and after that romance. Then motherhood lights it and then duty . . . and maybe after that sorrow. You wouldn't think that sorrow could be a light, would you, dearie? But it can. And then after that, service lights it. Yes. . . . I think that is what love is to a woman . . . a lantern in her hand.
Love keeps the cold out better than a cloak.
Love shall be our token; love be yours and love be mine.
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