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“As you are woman, so be lovely: As you are lovely, so be various, Merciful as constant, constant as various, So be mine, as I yours for ever.” quote by Robert Graves
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“As you are woman, so be lovely: As you are lovely, so be various, Merciful as constant, constant as various, So be mine, as I yours for ever.”

Robert Graves

About This Quote

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

The speaker links a woman's identity to her qualities, urging mutual constancy and variety in love, emphasizing mercy and reciprocity.

In simple terms: Love should be both steady and diverse, reflecting each other's traits.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate balanced, adaptable love.

Themes

love mutuality diversity constancy mercy

Mood

reflective intimate

Type

poetic romantic

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • marriage counseling
  • personal growth
  • artistic expression

Key Concepts

reciprocity identity balance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can partners honor both constancy and variety?
  • What does mercy look like in daily partnership?
A Different Perspective

Idealized love may overlook individual differences and realistic expectations.

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