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“As lines, so loves oblique, may well Themselves in every angle greet; But ours, so truly parallel, Though infinite, can never meet.” quote by Andrew Marvell
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“As lines, so loves oblique, may well Themselves in every angle greet; But ours, so truly parallel, Though infinite, can never meet.”

Andrew Marvell

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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize limits of some relationships.

Themes

love geometry unattainable relationship

Mood

thoughtful poetic

Type

literary metaphorical

When to use this quote

  • romantic longing
  • artistic expression

Key Concepts

metaphor infinity connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can some relationships ever truly align?
  • What does infinity teach us about desire?
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