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“Fondling,' she saith, 'since I have hemm'd thee here Within the circuit of this ivory pale, I'll be a park, and thou shalt be my deer; Feed where thou wilt, on mountain or in dale: Graze on my lips, and if those hills be dry, Stray lower, where the pleasant fountains lie.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Fondling,' she saith, 'since I have hemm'd thee here Within the circuit of this ivory pale, I'll be a park, and thou shalt be my deer; Feed where thou wilt, on mountain or in dale: Graze on my lips, and if those hills be dry, Stray lower, where the pleasant fountains lie.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

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

A lover offers a safe, nurturing space, inviting the beloved to indulge freely and find nourishment.

In simple terms: Offer a safe space for love to grow.

Key Takeaway

Create a nurturing environment.

Themes

love trust nurture intimacy

Mood

affectionate gentle

Type

poetic romantic

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationship
  • friendship
  • creative collaboration

Key Concepts

metaphor reciprocity dependence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance safety with freedom?
  • What boundaries protect love?
A Different Perspective

May become overly protective, limiting freedom.

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