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So what is love then is it dictated or chosen (handed down…

“So what is love then is it dictated or chosen (handed down and made by hand) Does it sing like the hymns of a thousand years Or is it just pop emotion (handed down and made by hand) And if it ever was there and it left Does it mean it was never true And to exist it must elude Is that why I think…” quote by Emily Saliers
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““So what is love then is it dictated or chosen (handed down and made by hand) Does it sing like the hymns of a thousand years Or is it just pop emotion (handed down and made by hand) And if it ever was there and it left Does it mean it was never true And to exist it must elude Is that why I think these things of you?””

Emily Saliers

About This Quote

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

Love is questioned as either inherited or chosen, with doubts about its authenticity and permanence.

In simple terms: Love may be inherited or chosen, but its truth is uncertain.

Key Takeaway

Examine the origins of your feelings.

Themes

love identity uncertainty

Mood

thoughtful melancholic

Type

poetic introspective

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • personal journaling
  • songwriting
  • therapeutic dialogue

Key Concepts

philosophical inquiry emotional authenticity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is love a choice or a gift?
  • What defines true love for you?
A Different Perspective

Romantic idealism can obscure realistic expectations.

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