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How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.　

I love thee to the depth and breadth and height　

My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight　

For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.　

I love thee to the level of everyday”s　

Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.　

I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;　

I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.　

I love thee with a passion put to use　

In my old griefs, and with my childhood”s faith.　

I love thee with a love I seemed to lose　

With my lost saints, --- I love thee with the breath,　

Smiles, tears, of all my life! --- and, if God choose,　

I shall but love thee better after death.