But if there's love, dear... those are the ties that bind, and you'll have a family in your heart, forever.
Interpretation
Love creates lasting bonds that form a deep emotional connection, likening it to family.
In this quote, Robin Williams reflects on the profound impact of love in our lives. He suggests that love can create deep emotional ties that transcend traditional relationships, meaning that even in the absence of blood relations, one can feel a sense of family through love. This enduring connection establishes a place for love within our hearts, providing comfort and belonging that lasts a lifetime.
In practice
This quote would be perfect to share at a wedding to emphasize the importance of love.
It's that idea that you can have one drink - and no you can't. Within a week I was drinking heavily. It was so quick that even I was like, 'Wow.' Because you have that initial warm feeling going, 'Oh, I remember this'. And your body does, too. And your body goes, 'Yeah, so do I'. Then the demon voice comes, 'Yeah, so do I. You know what would be great? You know we bought a little bottle before? A full bottle would be wonderful'.
I always thought the idea of education was to learn to think for yourself.
Sometimes over things that I did, movies that didn't turn out very well - you go, 'Why did you do that?' But in the end, I can't regret them because I met amazing people. There was always something that was worth it.
I've never been asked to appear on 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!,' so I guess I mustn't be on the professional skids just yet.
The Statue of Liberty is no longer saying, 'Give me your poor, your tired, your huddled masses.' She's got a baseball bat and yelling, 'You want a piece of me?'
I write on big yellow legal pads - ideas in outline form when I'm doing stand-up and stuff. It's vivid that way. I can't type it into an iPad - I think that would put a filter into the process.
To the lover the loved one always appears as solitary.
I am so small I can hardly be seen. How can this great love be inside me? Look at your eyes. They are small, but they see enormous things.
I have never dreamed of being a princess. I have not longed for Prince Charming. I have and do long for something resembling a happily ever after. I am supposed to be above such flights of fantasy, but I am not. I am enamored of fairy tales.
Love finds an altar for forbidden fires.
Love is supreme and unconditional; like is nice but limited.
My heart's in my hand, and my hand is pierced, and my hand's in the bag, and the bag is shut, and my heart is caught.
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