Two such as you with such a master speed Cannot be parted nor be swept away From one another once you are agreed That life is only life forevermore Together wing to wing and oar to oar.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Two people moving together at great speed cannot be separated; once they agree, life is shared forever, wing to wing, oar to oar.
- In plain terms
- Two fast‑moving partners who agree stay together forever, sharing life side by side.
- What can you take from it?
- Shared purpose binds partners inseparably.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does 'moving fast' symbolize for you?
- How do you maintain unity over time?
Another view
Agreement alone may not overcome external pressures.
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