Quote by Theodore Roethke

All lovers live by longing, and endure; summon a vision and declare it pure

All lovers live by longing, and endure; summon a vision and

Summary

This quote suggests that love is characterized by both longing and endurance. It implies that those who experience love constantly desire and yearn for it, persevering through challenges and difficulties. The second part of the quote emphasizes the power of love, where individuals conjure an idealized image of their beloved and see it as something pure and untainted. Overall, the quote portrays love as a force that drives individuals to hold onto their longing and view their love as a source of purity and inspiration.

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