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And what is a kiss, specifically? A pledge properly…

“And what is a kiss, specifically? A pledge properly sealed, a promise seasoned to taste, a vow stamped with the immediacy of a lip, a rosy circle drawn around the verb 'to love.' A kiss is a message too intimate for the ear, infinity captured in the bee's brief visit to a flower, secular…” quote by Edmond Rostand
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“And what is a kiss, specifically? A pledge properly sealed, a promise seasoned to taste, a vow stamped with the immediacy of a lip, a rosy circle drawn around the verb 'to love.' A kiss is a message too intimate for the ear, infinity captured in the bee's brief visit to a flower, secular communication with an aftertaste of heaven, the pulse rising from the heart to utter its name on a lover's lip: 'Forever.”

Edmond Rostand

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A kiss symbolizes a deep, intimate promise, a fleeting yet profound communication of love that transcends words.

In simple terms: A kiss is a powerful, intimate promise of love.

Key Takeaway

Cherish and honor the intimacy of a kiss.

Themes

love intimacy communication romance

Mood

passionate reflective

Type

poetic romantic

When to use this quote

  • first dates
  • weddings
  • reconciliations
  • poetic writing

Key Concepts

symbolism emotional expression poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you convey sincerity in intimate gestures?
  • What does a kiss mean to you personally?
A Different Perspective

A kiss can be misinterpreted or lack sincerity.

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