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
He loves but little who can say and count in words, how much he loves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True love is beyond measurement and cannot be fully expressed in words.
Dante Alighieri's quote emphasizes that genuine love is a profound feeling that transcends mere words and quantification. When someone claims to be able to articulate or quantify their love, it suggests a superficial understanding of what true love entails, as the depth of love is often ineffable and felt more than it can be verbalized.
Themes
LoveExpressionTruthDepthAuthenticity
In practice
Example use cases
In a romantic speech at a wedding, one might say this quote to highlight the depth of love shared between the couple.
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