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What is a quote that connects with romeo and Juliet today?

One quote from Romeo and Juliet that still resonates today is:

"But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks?

It is the east, and Juliet is the sun." (Act II, Scene ii)

This line is spoken by Romeo as he sees Juliet for the first time, and it conveys his overwhelming sense of love and passion for her. The comparison of Juliet to the sun highlights the profound effect she has on Romeo and the transformative power of love. This quote resonates today because it captures the intensity of young love and the way it can feel like the sun rising in one's life.

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