Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning. Dream is also just a word until you decide to fight for it with all your enthusiasm and commitment
Paulo CoelhoRead
Were spirits free from mortal mesh_x000D_ _x000D_ And love not bound in hearts of flesh_x000D_ _x000D_ No aching breasts would yearn to meet_x000D_ _x000D_ And find their ecstasy complete._x000D_ _x000D_ For who is there that lives and knows_x000D_ _x000D_ The secret powers by which he grows?
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the nature of love and existence, suggesting that true freedom of spirit and love goes beyond physical limitations.
Christopher Brennan's quote explores the idea that if our spirits were not constrained by the physical body ('mortal mesh') and love was not limited by human emotions ('hearts of flesh'), then there would be no longing or desire for connection. It emphasizes the complexity of human experiences and the innate desire for complete fulfillment in love, while questioning the metaphysical elements that contribute to personal growth and understanding.
Themes
LoveSpiritConnectionLongingFulfillment
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a wedding speech to emphasize the depth of love between partners.
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