Love is like a wind stirring the grass beneath trees on a black night,' he had said. 'You must not try to make love definite. It is the divine accident of life. If you try to be definite and sure about it and to live beneath the trees, where soft night winds blow, the long hot day of disappointment comes swiftly and the gritty dust from passing wagons gathers upon lips inflamed and made tender by kisses.

Summary

This quote conveys the idea that love cannot be confined or controlled. The speaker compares love to a gentle wind that moves through the grass on a dark night, illustrating its elusive and unpredictable nature. They caution against seeking definiteness and certainty in love, as it is a spontaneous and divine occurrence. If one attempts to impose structure and expectations on love, they may ultimately face disappointment and hardship. The reference to the gritty dust from passing wagons symbolizes the painful consequences that result from trying to contain something inherently fluid and natural.

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