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Every kiss provokes another. Oh, in those earliest days of…

“Every kiss provokes another. Oh, in those earliest days of love how naturally the kisses spring to life! So closely, in their profusion, do they crowd together that lovers would find it as hard to count the kisses exchanged in an hour as to count the flowers in a meadow in May...” quote by Marcel Proust
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“Every kiss provokes another. Oh, in those earliest days of love how naturally the kisses spring to life! So closely, in their profusion, do they crowd together that lovers would find it as hard to count the kisses exchanged in an hour as to count the flowers in a meadow in May...”

Marcel Proust

About This Quote

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

Kisses proliferate naturally in early love, becoming abundant and hard to count, like meadow flowers.

In simple terms: Early love is abundant.

Key Takeaway

Cherish spontaneous affection.

Themes

love intimacy passion abundance

Mood

nostalgic joyful

Type

literary romantic

When to use this quote

  • first dates
  • young relationships
  • celebrations of affection

Key Concepts

romanticism sensory detail human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does early affection shape lasting bonds?
  • Can we sustain such abundance?
A Different Perspective

Intensity may fade over time.

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