Quote by James Joyce, Ulysses

Heart of my heart, were it more,More would be laid at your feet.Buck Mulligan, upon giving the old milk maid a coin

Heart of my heart, were it more,More would be laid at your f

Summary

In this quote, Buck Mulligan expresses his deep affection for someone, referring to them as the "heart of my heart." He acknowledges that if his love was more, he would offer even greater gestures of admiration and devotion to that individual. By giving an old milkmaid a coin, Buck Mulligan symbolizes his willingness to express his affection through a small act of generosity. This quote encapsulates the idea of the boundless nature of love and the desire to give all that one can to their beloved.

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By James Joyce, Ulysses

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