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Each time you love, love as deeply as if it were forever.
Audre Lorde
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Love with full commitment and intensity, as if it will last forever.

This quote emphasizes the importance of fully immersing oneself in love and treating each act of love as if it holds eternal significance. It suggests that to truly experience love, one must approach it with depth and sincerity, acknowledging its potential to profoundly impact our lives.

Themes

LoveCommitmentDepthIntensityForever

In practice

Example use cases

In a wedding ceremony, sharing this quote can emphasize the lasting nature of love.

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