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Love knows not distance; it hath no continent; its eyes…

“Love knows not distance; it hath no continent; its eyes are for the stars, its feet for the swords; it continueth, though an army lay waste the pasture; it comforteth when there are no medicines; it hath the relish of manna; and by it do men live in the desert.” quote by Gilbert Parker
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“Love knows not distance; it hath no continent; its eyes are for the stars, its feet for the swords; it continueth, though an army lay waste the pasture; it comforteth when there are no medicines; it hath the relish of manna; and by it do men live in the desert.”

Gilbert Parker

About This Quote

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

Love transcends physical boundaries, offering comfort and sustenance even in hardship.

In simple terms: Love overcomes distance and hardship.

Key Takeaway

Seek love’s enduring support.

Themes

love spirituality endurance

Mood

hopeful poetic

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • loneliness
  • war
  • desert survival

Key Concepts

Transcendence faith metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love sustain you in hardship?
  • What are the limits of love’s power?
A Different Perspective

Love may be idealized beyond reality.

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