Don't just live the length of your life - live the width of it as well.
Diane AckermanRead
Love is the most important thing in our lives, a passion for which we would fight or die, and yet we're reluctant to linger over its names. Without a supple vocabulary, we can't even talk or think about it directly.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is a vital aspect of human life that demands attention and expression, yet we often struggle to articulate it.
In this quote, Diane Ackerman emphasizes the significance of love in our lives, depicting it as a powerful force for which many are willing to make great sacrifices. She suggests that despite its profound importance, people often find it challenging to discuss love openly and meaningfully due to a lack of appropriate language. This tension between the depth of our feelings and our ability to express them can hinder our understanding and appreciation of love.
Themes
LovePassionVocabularyExpressionImportance
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding ceremony, one could quote this to highlight the significance of love in relationships.
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