O, were I loved as I desire to be! What is there in the…
““O, were I loved as I desire to be! What is there in the great sphere of the earth, Or range of evil between death and birth, That I should fear, - if I were loved by thee! All the inner, all the outer world of pain, Clear love would pierce and cleave, if thou wert mine; As I have heard that somewhere in the main Fresh-water springs come up through bitter brine. ‘I were joy, not fear, clasped hand in hand with thee, To wait for death - mute - careless of all ills, Apart upon a mountain, though the surge Of some new deluge from a thousand hills Flung leagues of roaring foam into the gorge Below us, as far on as eye could see.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love conquers fear and suffering, turning pain into clarity and unity with the beloved.
In simple terms: Love eases fear and pain.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love to overcome dread.
Themes
love
fear
transcendence
unity
nature
Mood
hopeful
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- grieving loss
- confronting mortality
- seeking solace in nature
Key Concepts
Romanticism
existential yearning
dualism
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love truly dissolve all fear?
- How does love reshape our view of suffering?
A Different Perspective
Love may not erase all external hardships, only internal perception.