Unwearied still, lover by lover, They paddle in the cold Companionable streams or climb the air; Their hearts have not grown old.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love and connection persist despite the passage of time, keeping hearts young.
- In plain terms
- Lovers move together through life without growing old, their hearts remaining fresh.
- What can you take from it?
- Authentic connection allows people to transcend aging and weariness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you stay young at heart?
- What keeps love fresh?
Another view
Physical aging is inevitable, regardless of emotional state.
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