I hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow…
“I hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love’s loss is painful yet preferable to never having loved at all.
In simple terms: Losing love is better than never loving.
Embrace love despite fear of loss.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- grief counseling
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love teach you about vulnerability?
- Can you find value in love that ends?
Some may view loss as too painful to risk.