The moment love is born: the woman cannot resist the voice calling forth her terrified soul; the man cannot resist the woman whose soul thus responds to his voice.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love begins when partners emotionally respond to each other's inner calls.
- In plain terms
- Love starts when souls answer each other.
- What can you take from it?
- True connection begins with mutual response.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you know your soul has responded?
- Is love a choice or a response?
Another view
Not all love starts with a sudden moment.
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