Quote by Diane Ackerman

How can love's spaciousnessbe conveyed in the narrowconfines of one syllable?

How can love's spaciousnessbe conveyed in the narrowconfines

Summary

This quote raises the question of how love, which often embodies vastness and limitless feelings, can be expressed using just one syllable, which inherently conveys limitation and brevity. It highlights the challenge of encapsulating the expansiveness and depth of love within the confines of language, suggesting that perhaps love's true essence cannot be fully captured or explained in a single word or sound.

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Poetry Love Words

By Diane Ackerman

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