Love loves for ever, And finds a sort of joy in pain, And…
“Love loves for ever, And finds a sort of joy in pain, And gives with nought to take again, And loves too well to end in vain: Is the gain small then? Love laughs at "never", Outlives our life, exceeds the span Appointed to mere mortal man: All which love is and does and can Is all in all then.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love endures beyond life, finding joy even in pain, giving without expectation, and transcending mortality, suggesting love’s ultimate value is timeless.
In simple terms: Love persists beyond life and pain.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love’s lasting, selfless nature.
Themes
love
eternity
joy
pain
selflessness
Mood
hopeful
transcendent
poetic
Type
literary
spiritual
When to use this quote
- relationships
- grief counseling
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
spirituality
philosophy of love
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean when it outlives you?
- How can love’s pain become growth?
A Different Perspective
Love may also cause suffering or loss.