Go forward with joyful confidence.
George EliotRead
The intense happiness of our union is derived in a high degree from the perfect freedom with which we each follow and declare our own impressions.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True happiness in a relationship comes from the freedom to express individual thoughts and feelings.
In this quote, George Eliot emphasizes that the joy experienced in a union or relationship is significantly enhanced by the ability of both individuals to openly share and pursue their own thoughts and feelings. This mutual freedom creates a deeper connection and appreciation for one another, as each partner respects and values the other's individuality.
Themes
HappinessRelationshipFreedomUnionExpression
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech, to highlight the importance of personal freedom in a successful marriage.
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I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to infuse strength into my limbs and ideas into my brain. Life seems to go on without effort, when I am filled with music.
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Our dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them: they can be injured by us, they can be wounded; they know all our penitence, all our aching sense that their place is empty, all the kisses we bestow on the smallest relic of their presence.
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