Quote by Ernest Dowson

I have been faithful to thee, Cynara, in my fashion.

I have been faithful to thee, Cynara, in my fashion.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker acknowledges their devotion to someone named Cynara, but with a caveat. By stating "in my fashion," they imply their faithfulness had limitations or was not conventional. This could suggest that they loved Cynara in their own unique way, perhaps not meeting societal expectations or fulfilling traditional norms. It conveys a sense of personal autonomy and individuality in how they expressed their love and loyalty towards Cynara.

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Marriage

By Ernest Dowson

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