Women know the way to rear up children (to be just). They know a simple, merry, tender knack of tying sashes, fitting baby-shoes, and stringing pretty words that make no sense. And kissing full sense into empty words.
Elizabeth Barrett BrowningRead
I love thee freely, as men strive for right. I love thee purely, as they turn from praise. I love thee with the passion put to use
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses a deep and unconditional love that is genuine and selfless.
In this quote, Elizabeth Barrett Browning articulates a profound commitment to love that is free from selfish motives and societal expectations. She compares her love to virtuous actions and praises love that is intense and passionate, emphasizing its purity and authenticity.
Themes
LoveUnconditionalPassionPurityCommitment
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech where you express your feelings for your partner.
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First time he kissed me, he but only kissed The fingers of this hand wherewith I write; And, ever since, it grew more clean and white.
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Earth's crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God: But only he who sees takes off his shoes.
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Our Euripides the human, With his droppings of warm tears, and his touchings of things common Till they rose to meet the spheres.
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Love me sweet With all thou art Feeling, thinking, seeing; Love me in the Lightest part, Love me in full Being.
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