Sometimes thou seem'st not as thyself alone, But as the meaning of all things that are.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The beloved appears to embody the essence of all existence.
- In plain terms
- You seem to be the meaning of everything.
- What can you take from it?
- See the universal in the personal.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What represents the whole for you?
- Who feels universal?
Another view
It idealizes a person so highly it may ignore their human flaws.
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