If two lives join, there is oft a scar. They are one and one, with a shadowy third; One near one is too far.
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I think, am sure, a brother's love exceeds_x000D_ _x000D_ All the world's loves in its unworldliness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A brother's love is unparalleled and transcends all other forms of affection.
In this quote, Robert Browning emphasizes the profound and unique nature of a brother's love, suggesting that it surpasses all other types of love in both depth and purity. The reference to 'unworldliness' indicates that this love is pure and disconnected from worldly concerns or conditions, highlighting its special significance in human relationships.
Themes
BrotherLoveFamilyUnworldlinessAffection
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about family bonds during a wedding ceremony.
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