You think you hold the core and kernel Of all the world beneath your crust, Old dial ? But when you lie in dust, This vine will bloom, strong, green, and proved. Love is eternal.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Physical structures may decay, but love outlasts them eternally.
- In plain terms
- Buildings crumble but love lasts forever.
- What can you take from it?
- Love is stronger and lasts longer than things.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What lasts longer: stone or love?
- Do you believe love is eternal?
Another view
Love often fades over time in reality.
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