Legends die hard. They survive as truth rarely does.
Helen HayesRead
Love is perhaps the only glimpse we are permitted of eternity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love provides us a rare connection to something infinite and timeless.
In this quote, Helen Hayes suggests that love transcends the temporal nature of our existence. It offers a fleeting but profound insight into eternity, illustrating how deep connections with others can evoke feelings that are timeless and boundless, allowing us to experience something greater than ourselves.
Themes
LoveEternityConnectionTimelessnessProfound
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech to highlight the significance of love in marriage.
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