Quote by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

The man, most man,Works best for men, and, if most men indeed,He gets his manhood plainest from his soul:While, obviously, this stringent soul itselfObeys our old rules of development;The Spirit ever witnessing in ours,And Love, the soul of soul, within the soul,Evolving it sublimely.

The man, most man,Works best for men, and, if most men indee

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This quote suggests that a man's true fulfillment and growth come primarily from his soul. The soul, according to the quote, follows certain rules of development and is influenced by the spirit and the deep connection to love within it. It implies that a man's essence and manhood are best experienced and expressed through the growth of his soul, transcending superficial or external measures of masculinity. The quote emphasizes the importance of nurturing and evolving the soul within oneself to reach a higher state of being.

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