O, human love! thou spirit given, On Earth, of all we hope in Heaven!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human love is described as a divine spirit given on earth that represents our hopes for heaven.
- In plain terms
- Love on earth is like a holy gift that shows us what heaven is like.
- What can you take from it?
- Love on earth reflects divine hope.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is love our best hope?
- Does love feel divine?
Another view
It romanticizes love without acknowledging its flaws.
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