'simul te aspexi, nihil est super mi vocis in ore, lingua sed torpet, tenuis sub artus flamma demanat, sonitu suopte tintinant aures, gemina teguntur lumina nocte.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes physical reactions to seeing someone they love, such as loss of voice, trembling, and ringing ears.
- In plain terms
- Seeing love causes physical shock and paralysis.
- What can you take from it?
- Love affects the body physically.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does your body react to emotion?
Another view
Describes extreme symptoms not typical for everyone.
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