“I love you.”
What do these words mean? Well, depending on its context, the answer to this question varies. The word “love” could be attributed to the interior decoration of a person’s house, signifying deep admiration and approval. On the other hand, it might refer to the Greek Narcissus speaking to his own reflection, a high school student expressing appreciation for a close friend, a mother nurturing her children, Leonardo DiCaprio whispering to Kate Winslet aboard the Titanic, or King David from the Bible singing psalms about his supreme creator. Perhaps the word sometimes—even often—means nothing at all.
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