O Virgins, sacrosanct, if I have ever, for your sake…
““O Virgins, sacrosanct, if I have ever, for your sake, suffered vigils,cold,, and hunger, great need makes me entreat my recompense.””
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 endures hardship for love, pleading for reward despite suffering.
In simple terms: Love drives one to endure hardship for reward.
Endure love’s trials for its promise.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- romantic longing
- personal sacrifice
- spiritual quest
- poetic expression
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true sacrifice look like?
- Is suffering necessary for love?
The plea may be seen as self‑serving rather than altruistic.