Men are but children of a larger growth, Our appetites as apt to change as theirs, And full as craving too, and full as vain.
John DrydenRead
Love either finds equality or makes it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that love brings balance and equality in relationships, either by finding it or by creating it.
John Dryden's quote suggests that love has the power to create equality between partners, illustrating that true love either recognizes the existing equality in a relationship or actively fosters it. This idea promotes the notion that love is not just about feelings, but also about mutual respect, support, and shared value, where both individuals are seen as equals, contributing to a healthier and more fulfilling connection.
Themes
LoveEqualityRelationshipsBalancePartnership
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a wedding ceremony to highlight the equality in the couple's partnership.
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