My true love hath my heart, and I have his, By just exchange, one for the other given.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True love involves mutual exchange of hearts and loyalty.
- In plain terms
- Love is a fair trade of hearts.
- What can you take from it?
- Reciprocate love equally.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you give as much as you receive?
- What does your heart owe another?
Another view
One sided love lacks this balance.
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