They sin who tell us love can die; With life all other passions fly, All others are but vanity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Southey claims love is the only passion that survives death.
- In plain terms
- Love alone lasts when other passions fade.
- What can you take from it?
- Love endures beyond life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does love truly outlive death?
- What else lasts?
Another view
Other bonds may also endure death.
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