Somewhere there was a woman he could love and live with till he died
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker desires a permanent romantic partnership.
- In plain terms
- He wants to find a woman to stay with for the rest of his life.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek lasting companionship.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does a shared life mean to you?
- Do you seek permanence or freedom?
Another view
It assumes finding such a person is possible.
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