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Though we hear various reports of his existence we can never find the young wizard who is able so they say to graft the
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"Though we hear various reports of his existence we can never find the young wizard who is able so they say to graft the soul of a girl to the soul of her lover so that not even the sharp scissors of the Fates can ever sever them apart"

- Harry Crosby

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Harry Crosby's quote looks into the world of myth and romance, exploring the deep-seated human desire for an indelible connection between lovers. The "young wizard" signifies the legendary and elusive nature of accomplishing a perfect union in between two souls, suggesting that such a merging is as much a wonderful feat as it is a psychological or spiritual one. The wizard's characterization speaks to the mystery and trouble in achieving real, solid bonds-- an art so uncommon that it verges on the legendary.

The idea of "grafting the soul of a girl to the soul of her enthusiast" stimulates an extensive intimacy, recommending a union beyond the physical and emotional, reaching into the metaphysical. It suggests an intertwinement where the uniqueness of each soul is both kept and boosted by the other-- a poetic depiction of ideal love. In this idealized form, love is not merely caring or romantic; it is transformative and everlasting.

Furthermore, the reference of the "sharp scissors of the Fates" presents styles from classical folklore, where the Fates control the destinies of human beings. In ancient myth, the Fates were seen as inevitable forces that even the gods could not sway. By mentioning that not even these powerful figures can "sever them apart," Crosby raises the power of this idealized connection. It indicates a love so powerful and well-forged that it goes beyond even the predestined paths laid out by life's inherent uncertainties.

Crosby invites readers to assess the nature of real love: Is it simply an emotion, or can it go beyond even the borders of fate and time? Through this evocative images, Crosby records the essence of an eternal yearning within the human spirit-- a longing for a connection so profound that it defies the very notion of separation, ending up being a singular entity woven together beyond the reach of any external force.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Harry Crosby between June 4, 1898 and December 10, 1929. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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