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Do you desire to be wholly one; always day and night in…

“Do you desire to be wholly one; always day and night in one another's company? For if this is what you desire, I am ready to melt and fuse you together, so that being two you shall become one, and while you live a common life as if you were a single man, and after your death in the world below…” quote by Plato
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““Do you desire to be wholly one; always day and night in one another's company? For if this is what you desire, I am ready to melt and fuse you together, so that being two you shall become one, and while you live a common life as if you were a single man, and after your death in the world below still be one departed soul, instead of two…””

Plato

About This Quote

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

Two souls desire unity, wishing to merge into one being both in life and after death.

In simple terms: Seek deep connection that feels like one soul.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate profound, lasting partnership.

Themes

unity love spiritual merger eternal bond

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical romantic

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • spiritual practice
  • long‑term relationships

Key Concepts

philosophical love dualism afterlife continuity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can true unity exist without losing individuality?
  • How does this view shape expectations of love?
A Different Perspective

Ideal unity may be unrealistic for most couples.

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