I will not let thee go. I hold thee by too many bands: Thou sayest farewell, and lo! I have thee by the hands, And will not let thee go.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker refuses to let someone leave despite words of farewell.
- In plain terms
- I will not let you go.
- What can you take from it?
- Hold on when someone wants to leave.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is letting go hard?
- What binds you together?
Another view
It may reflect unhealthy clinginess rather than healthy love.
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