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Birth Quote by William Cartwright

“There are two births: the one when light, First strikes the new awakened sense; The other when two souls unite, And we must count our life from thence, When you loved me and I loved you, Then both of us were born anew.” quote by William Cartwright
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“There are two births: the one when light, First strikes the new awakened sense; The other when two souls unite, And we must count our life from thence, When you loved me and I loved you, Then both of us were born anew.”

William Cartwright

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unknown collection, 17th century

A profound awakening occurs both when we gain new insight and when we love deeply, creating a rebirth of self.

In simple terms: New insight and love renew us.

Key Takeaway

Embrace learning and love fully.

Themes

awakening love rebirth

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • relationships
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

self‑realization intimacy transformation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize your own rebirth?
  • What insight has reshaped your life?
A Different Perspective

Love alone cannot solve all problems; insight may be fleeting.

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