John Dryden

Let grace and goodness be the principal loadstone of thy affections. For love which hath ends, will have an end; whereas that which is founded on true virtue, will always continue.

English Poet

Lodestone was critical in early navigation methods before modern compasses.

Ancient Navigation

Use 'lodestone' to refer to magnetite when discussing magnetic properties in geology or science.

Mineralogy Context

'Lodestone' metaphorically represents a strong, natural force of attraction.

Magnetic Metaphor

Used symbolically, 'lodestone' means a person or thing that is very attractive.

Symbolic Attraction

'Lodestone' can describe emotional or psychological attraction, not just physical.

Emotional Draw

'Lodestone' may reference cultural or social hubs that draw people, like cities or events.