Quote by George Eliot

Kisses honeyed by oblivion.

Kisses honeyed by oblivion.

Summary

This quote suggests that the act of kissing has the power to make one forget or be oblivious to their worries and troubles. The description of "honeyed" implies that kisses bring sweetness and pleasure. It can be interpreted as an expression of how love and affection can provide a temporary escape from the burdens of reality, offering a blissful moment of forgetting and happiness.

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