There are many and more who would kiss my hand, taste my…
““There are many and more who would kiss my hand, taste my lips, to my loneliness lend their bodies’ warmth. I have want of a friend. There are few, some few, who would give their names and fortunes rich or send first sons to my ailing bed. I have need of a friend. There is one and only one who will give the air from his failing lungs for my body's mend. And that one is my love.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker longs for deep companionship, desiring a friend who would sacrifice everything, even life, for their healing.
In simple terms: Yearning for a self‑sacrificing friend.
Key Takeaway
Seek profound, selfless relationships.
Themes
love
friendship
self‑sacrifice
Mood
reflective
emotional
Type
poetry
relationship
When to use this quote
- romantic partnership
- close friendships
- support groups
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional intimacy
human need
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true friendship mean to you?
- How can you balance giving and receiving?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing sacrifice can be unhealthy.