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The speaker bids farewell to his lover by comparing their love to virtuous men who pass away quietly. He argues they should part silently without tears so as not to degrade their private love. Their souls are united even when apart, like the legs of a compass remain attached though one roams farther. The stationary soul finds purpose and direction through its connection to the wandering soul, just as the stationary compass foot adjusts based on the moving foot
- Author
- dacde
- Language
- EN