As lines, so loves oblique, may well Themselves in every…
“As lines, so loves oblique, may well Themselves in every angle greet; But ours, so truly parallel, Though infinite, can never meet.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poem contrasts lines that meet at angles with parallel lines that never intersect, symbolizing unattainable connections.
In simple terms: Parallel lines never meet, unlike intersecting ones.
Recognize limits of some relationships.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- romantic longing
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can some relationships ever truly align?
- What does infinity teach us about desire?