If music and sweet poetry agree. As they must needs (the sister and the brother), Then must the love be great 'twixt thee and me, Because thou lov'st the one, and I the other.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When music and poetry harmonize, love between two people becomes great.
- In plain terms
- Harmony of art mirrors deep love.
- What can you take from it?
- Shared artistic appreciation strengthens love.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does shared culture affect relationships?
Another view
Love can exist without artistic alignment.
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