Alas, how easily things go wrong! A sigh too much, a kiss too long And there follows a mist and a weeping rain And life is never the same again
George MacdonaldRead
Her heart - like every heart, if only its fallen sides were cleared away - was an inexhaustible fountain of love: she loved everything she saw.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the boundless capacity for love that exists within everyone, often obscured by life's difficulties.
George Macdonald suggests that each person's heart holds a vast reservoir of love that is often clouded by past experiences and struggles. By clearing away these 'fallen sides', we can access our true ability to love freely and wholeheartedly, which extends not only to people but to all things in life.
Themes
LoveHeartEmotionsCompassionConnection
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding celebration, this quote could remind attendees of the power of love.
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