Who wants the love of all the world When here was love in the eyes of just one girl That day, that precious day When even a fool learns to love.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The singer values one person's love over the world's affection.
- In plain terms
- Loving one person is more important than loving the whole world.
- What can you take from it?
- Deep love for one person matters more than broad affection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who holds your deepest love?
- Is one person enough?
Another view
It idealizes exclusive love over community.
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