You wrote me a beautiful letter, I wonder if you meant it…
“You wrote me a beautiful letter, I wonder if you meant it to be as beautiful as it was. I think you did; for somehow I know that your feeling for me, however slight it is, is of the nature of love... When you tell me to come, I will come, by the next train, just as I am. This is not meekness, be assured; I do not come naturally by meekness; know that it is a proud surrender to You.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love is a proud, active surrender, not meekness; responding to love is a deliberate, confident choice.
In simple terms: Love is a confident surrender.
Key Takeaway
Answer love with intentional action.
Themes
love
commitment
agency
Mood
intimate
contemplative
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- courtship
- spiritual devotion
- personal growth
Key Concepts
poetry
spirituality
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride shape love?
- What does a "proud surrender" feel like?
A Different Perspective
Surrender can be confused with weakness.