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When that which loves is united to the thing beloved it can rest there; when the burden is laid down it finds rest there. There will be eternal fame also for the inhabitants of that town, constructed and enlarged by him.
Leonardo Da Vinci
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Interpretation

What this quote means

True love finds peace and rest in union with the beloved, creating lasting significance.

This quote by Leonardo Da Vinci emphasizes the profound sense of peace and fulfillment that comes when love is reciprocated and united with the beloved. It suggests that when love achieves its desired union, both the lover and the beloved find rest and solace in each other, while also hinting at the lasting impact and legacy of love, which brings eternal recognition and honor to their shared connection.

Themes

LoveUnionPeaceFameRest

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can be shared at a wedding to highlight the beauty of union in love.

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