Thousand Quote by Robert Herrick
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Nine Muses, 1625
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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