I saw within Its depth how It conceives_x000D_ _x000D_ All things in a single volume bound by Love_x000D_ _x000D_ of which the universe is the scattered leaves.
Dante AlighieriRead
...ma gia volgena il mio disio e'l velle si come rota ch'igualmente e mossa, l'amor che move: i sole e l'altre stelle ...as a wheel turns smoothtly, free from jars, my will and my desire were turned by love, The love that moves the sun and the other stars.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the profound and unifying power of love that drives both human desires and the cosmos.
In this quote, Dante Alighieri highlights the idea that love is a fundamental force that not only influences human passions and desires but also governs the entire universe. Just as a wheel turns smoothly in harmony, he suggests that love is the driving force behind all movement and existence, reflecting its importance both in personal experience and in the order of the cosmos.
Themes
LoveDesireUniversePassionCosmos
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a wedding ceremony to emphasize the power of love.
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