For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Garland describes a deep connection that affects the soul rather than just the senses.
- In plain terms
- Love touched her deep being, not just her physical self.
- What can you take from it?
- True connection reaches the inner self.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What touches your soul most?
- How does love feel to you?
Another view
The sentiment is highly personal and abstract.
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