...we shall board our imagined ship and wildly sail among sacred islands of the mad till death shatters the fabulous stars and makes us real.
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With that strange knowing that comes over me, like a clairvoyance, I know that I am sure of myself and my enormous and alarmingly timeless love for you; which will always be.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a deep and eternal love, highlighting self-awareness and certainty in feelings.
In this quote, Sylvia Plath conveys the profound and timeless nature of love, suggesting that such feelings are not only instinctual but also rooted in a deep self-awareness. The use of the term 'clairvoyance' implies a certain insight and certainty in her emotions, indicating a love that transcends time and doubt, affirming its permanence and strength.
Themes
LoveTimelessClarityCertaintySelf-Awareness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a wedding speech to emphasize the depth of love.
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