Love's mysteries in souls do grow, But yet the body is his book.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love grows inside the soul but reveals itself through the physical body.
- In plain terms
- Love is hidden in the soul but shown by the body.
- What can you take from it?
- Inner feelings show through outer actions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you show love?
- Can the soul speak without words?
Another view
Sometimes bodies hide what the soul feels.
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