Dante AlighieriLove, that moves the sun and the other stars
About This Quote
Love, that moves the sun and other stars" is a common phrase used to express strong affection for another person. People often use this phrase when speaking to romantic partners as well as close friends and family members. This phrase rests on the distance between the Earth and the Moon, emphasizing that their love is even greater than this outsized distance. Loving someone "to the moon and back" refers to a strong, lasting love.
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