Quote by Richard Lovelace

If I have freedom in my love, And in my soul am free, -- Angels alone that soar above, Enjoy such liberty.

If I have freedom in my love, And in my soul am free, -- Ang

Summary

This quote highlights the notion that true freedom exists when one experiences both emotional and spiritual liberation. It emphasizes that genuine freedom within love and the soul is a privilege only enjoyed by celestial beings, known as angels. Through this comparison, the quote suggests that attaining complete autonomy in matters of affection and spirituality is an incredibly rare and elevated state. It evokes a sense of longing for such exceptional freedom in the realms of love and the soul.

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