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A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth…

“A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.” quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
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“A man had given all other bliss, And all his worldly worth for this To waste his whole heart in one kiss Upon her perfect lips.”

Alfred Lord Tennyson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A lover sacrifices all material wealth and status for the single, consuming passion of a kiss.

In simple terms: Love can outweigh all possessions.

Key Takeaway

Value love over material gain.

Themes

love sacrifice passion

Mood

romantic intense

Type

poetic lyational

When to use this quote

  • courtship
  • personal devotion
  • creative inspiration

Key Concepts

Romanticism idealism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you give up for love?
  • Is love worth losing everything?
A Different Perspective

Love may blind one to practical needs.

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