Quote by Robert Herrick

Give me a kiss, and to that kiss a score; Then to that twenty, add a hundred more: A thousand to that hundred: so kiss on, To make that thousand up a million. Treble that million, and when that is done, Let's kiss afresh, as when we first begun.

Give me a kiss, and to that kiss a score; Then to that twent

Summary

This quote, often attributed to the playwright Robert Herrick, celebrates the power and joy of kissing. It instructs the reader to start with one kiss and build upon it, suggesting that each subsequent kiss should be multiplied in intensity and passion. The quote encourages an exponential increase in the number of kisses, equating them with the growth of wealth. Ultimately, it suggests that the pleasure and excitement of a first kiss can be continually replenished, providing an endless source of happiness and affection in a romantic relationship.

By Robert Herrick

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