Art begins when a man, with a purpose of communicating to other people a feeling he once experienced, calls it up again within himself and expresses it by certain external signs.
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He felt now that he was not simply close to her, but that he did not know where he ended and she began.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects deep emotional intimacy and connection between two people.
In this quote, Leo Tolstoy captures the essence of profound love and unity that transcends individual identities. It portrays a relationship where boundaries between two individuals blur, emphasizing the depth of their emotional and spiritual connection, suggesting that their lives are intertwined so closely that they are inseparable.
Themes
LoveIntimacyConnectionUnityRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a wedding speech to highlight the couple's bond.
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