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“I who all the Winter through, Cherished other loves than you And kept hands with hoary policy in marriage-bed and pew; Now I know the false and true, For the earnest sun looks through, And my old love comes to meet me in the dawning and the dew.” quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
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“I who all the Winter through, Cherished other loves than you And kept hands with hoary policy in marriage-bed and pew; Now I know the false and true, For the earnest sun looks through, And my old love comes to meet me in the dawning and the dew.”

Robert Louis Stevenson

About This Quote

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

True love endures beyond seasons, revealing authenticity and sincerity as time passes.

In simple terms: Love persists and shows its truth over time.

Key Takeaway

Value honest, lasting connections.

Themes

love authenticity time reflection

Mood

reflective nostalgic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • longterm relationships
  • marriage counseling
  • personal journals
  • poetic reflection

Key Concepts

emotional growth personal truth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does "false and true" mean to you?
  • How does time test love?
A Different Perspective

Romantic idealism may overlook practical challenges.

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