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“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. Verse XXVII” quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
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““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. Verse XXVII ””

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.

Love, even when lost, holds greater value than never experiencing it.

In simple terms: Love lost is better than never loving.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love despite risk of loss.

Themes

love loss experience value

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal loss
  • grieving
  • self-reflection

Key Concepts

romanticism existentialism poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What have you learned from love lost?
  • Is it worth risking pain for love?
A Different Perspective

Some may argue avoiding love prevents pain.

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