I'll grant thee random access to my heart, Thou'lt tell me all the constants of thy love; And so we two shall all love's lemmas prove, And in our bound partition never part.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This quote blends mathematical terminology with romantic imagery to suggest a deep, logical connection between lovers.
- In plain terms
- Let's understand each other perfectly and stay together forever.
- What can you take from it?
- Love can be understood and proven through clear communication.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you prove your love?
- Is love logical?
Another view
Emotions often defy logical proof or constant rules.
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