love one another, but make not a bond of love: let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. fill each other's cup but drink not from one cup. give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone, even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining individuality and independence within a loving relationship. It encourages love and connection between people, but cautions against becoming too dependent on each other. It likens love to a vast and ever-moving sea that allows for freedom and growth. Each person is urged to support and nourish the other, while still maintaining their own identity and autonomy. The analogy of the lute strings implies that individuals can harmonize and have shared experiences while still remaining distinct entities.

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