I am Envy...I cannot read and therefore wish all books burned.
Christopher MarloweRead
Come live with me and be my love, And we will all the pleasures prove, That valleys, groves, hills, and fields, Woods, or steepy mountain yields.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote invites someone to share a life filled with love and joy amidst the beauty of nature.
In this quote by Christopher Marlowe, the speaker is expressing a passionate invitation to a beloved to come and experience a life of love and pleasure. The imagery of nature, including valleys, groves, hills, and fields, highlights the beauty and serenity that accompany a romantic relationship, suggesting that the joys of love are intertwined with the delights found in the natural world.
Themes
LoveNaturePleasureRomanceBeauty
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a wedding speech to celebrate the beauty of love.
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