But life is short: while one lives, everything is lacking; when one is dead, everything is superfluous.
Lope De VegaRead
Harmony is pure love, for love is complete agreement.
Interpretation
Harmony in love signifies total agreement and understanding between partners.
This quote by Lope De Vega suggests that true love is characterized by harmony, which means that both individuals in a relationship are in full agreement and understanding with each other. When love is pure, it transcends mere affection and becomes a deep, mutual bond that aligns both partners' thoughts, feelings, and intentions, creating a sense of unity and peace.
In practice
In a wedding speech to express the beauty of the couple's relationship.
Forgive me for startling you with the impetuosity of my sentiments, my dear Scarlett—I mean, my dear Mrs. Kennedy. It cannot have escaped your notice that for some time past the friendship I have had in my heart for you has ripened into a deeper feeling, a feeling more beautiful, more pure, more sacred. Dare I name it you? Ah! It is love which makes me so bold!
I'm proud of my sexuality. I embrace it. It's just another part of me.
But nobody else ever romped with White Fang. He did not permit it. He stood on his dignity, and when they attempted it, his warning snarl and bristling mane were anything but playful. That he allowed the master these liberties was no reason that he should be a common dog, loving here and loving there, everybody's property for a romp and good time. He loved with single heart and refused to cheapen himself or his love.
Find me now. Before someone else does.
Humanity is outraged in me and with me. We must not dissimulate nor try to forget this indignation, which is one of the most passionate forms of love.
You may only call me "Mrs. Darcy"... when you are completely, and perfectly, and incandescently happy.
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