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The married should not forget that to speak of love begets love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Expressing love encourages more love in return.
This quote suggests that when individuals in a marriage openly express their love for one another, it fosters a reciprocal feeling of affection and connection. It highlights the importance of communication and the influence of positive expressions in nurturing a loving relationship.
Themes
LoveMarriageCommunicationAffectionRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech during a wedding ceremony, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of expressing love in marriage.
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