And now good morrow to our waking souls, Which watch not one another out of fear; For love, all love of other sights controls, And makes one little room, an everywhere. Let sea-discoverers to new worlds have gone, Let maps to other, worlds on worlds have shown, Let us possess one world, each hath one, and is one.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love creates a self contained world where two people feel complete without needing external exploration.
- In plain terms
- Love makes two people feel like they have everything in one room.
- What can you take from it?
- Intimacy can make the outside world seem unnecessary.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does love limit or expand the world?
- What does home mean to you?
Another view
It ignores the benefits of exploration and outside engagement.
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