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Give me a kiss, and to that kiss a score; Then to that…

“Give me a kiss, and to that kiss a score; Then to that twenty, add a hundred more: A thousand to that hundred: so kiss on, To make that thousand up a million. Treble that million, and when that is done, Let's kiss afresh, as when we first begun.” quote by Robert Herrick
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“Give me a kiss, and to that kiss a score; Then to that twenty, add a hundred more: A thousand to that hundred: so kiss on, To make that thousand up a million. Treble that million, and when that is done, Let's kiss afresh, as when we first begun.”

Robert Herrick

About This Quote

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

A playful escalation of affection, using counting to amplify the intensity of a kiss.

In simple terms: Kisses increase like numbers.

Key Takeaway

Enjoy playful affection.

Themes

love playfulness intimacy

Mood

lighthearted romantic

Type

poetic flirtatious

When to use this quote

  • romantic dates
  • courtship rituals
  • poetic expression

Key Concepts

metaphor exaggeration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humor affect intimacy?
  • When is playful affection appropriate?
A Different Perspective

May seem overly flirtatious for some contexts.

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