And o'er the hills, and far away Beyond their utmost purple rim, Beyond the night, across the day, Thro' all the world she follow'd him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A woman follows her beloved across all barriers, including night, day, and the entire world.
- In plain terms
- She follows him everywhere, no matter how far or what barriers exist.
- What can you take from it?
- True devotion knows no boundaries.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you willing to follow?
- When does loyalty become dangerous?
Another view
Unconditional following can sometimes enable harmful behavior.
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