We would have every arbitrary barrier thrown down. We would have every path laid open to woman as freely as to man.
Margaret FullerRead
Two persons love in one another the future good which they aid one another to unfold.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love involves helping each other grow and achieve future potential.
This quote by Margaret Fuller suggests that true love between two people is not just about their current feelings for each other, but rather involves a deep commitment to supporting one another's growth and unfolding of their future potential. It implies that love is an active process where partners contribute to each other's development and help each other become the best versions of themselves.
Themes
LoveGrowthSupportFuturePartnership
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech, to emphasize the importance of mutual support in a marriage.
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