What does this passage from "how do i love thee? " by elizabeth barrett browning mean? i love thee freely, as men strive for right. i love thee purely, as they turn from praise. o a. the speaker loves with some reservation, and she loves humble men. b. the speaker does not hesitate to love, and she loves with good intention. ) c. the speaker thinks of love sarcastically, and secretly hates love. d. the speaker is afraid of love because love has caused her pain in the past.