Love, whether newly born, or aroused from a deathlike slumber, must always create sunshine, filling the heart so full of radiance, this it overflows upon the outward world.
Nathaniel HawthorneRead
Caresses, expressions of one sort or another, are necessary to the life of the affections as leaves are to the life of a tree. If they are wholly restrained, love will die at the roots.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Affection and expression are vital for love to thrive, just like leaves are essential for a tree's life.
This quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne emphasizes the importance of expressing love and affection in relationships. Just as leaves nourish a tree, keeping love alive requires gestures of tenderness and affection; otherwise, it risks withering away.
Themes
LoveAffectionExpressionRelationshipNurture
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding toast, one could reference this quote to highlight the importance of expressing love and affection.
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