Quote by Sir Philip Sidney, Song from Arc

My true-love hath my heart, and I have his,By just exchange, one for the other given:I hold his dear, and mine he cannot miss,There never was a better bargain driven.


My true-love hath my heart, and I have his,By just exchange,

Summary

This quote by Sir Philip Sidney depicts the idea of mutual love and the exchange of hearts between two individuals. It suggests that both lovers willingly give their hearts to each other in a fair and equal trade. The speaker treasures the heart of their true love and believes that their own heart is equally valuable and irreplaceable. It implies that their love is a perfect bargain, as both get an equal and priceless exchange in this reciprocal partnership.

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Marriage
By Sir Philip Sidney, Song from Arc
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