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Part Three: Love V DOUBT me, my dim companion! Why, God…

“Part Three: Love V DOUBT me, my dim companion! Why, God would be content With but a fraction of the love Poured thee without a stint. The whole of me, forever, 5 What more the woman can,— Say quick, that I may dower thee With last delight I own! It cannot be my spirit, For that was thine before…” quote by Emily Dickinson
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““Part Three: Love V DOUBT me, my dim companion! Why, God would be content With but a fraction of the love Poured thee without a stint. The whole of me, forever, 5 What more the woman can,— Say quick, that I may dower thee With last delight I own! It cannot be my spirit, For that was thine before; 10 I ceded all of dust I knew,— What opulence the more Had I, a humble maiden, Whose farthest of degree Was that she might 15 Some distant heaven, Dwell timidly with thee!””

Emily Dickinson

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 expresses deep, selfless love, offering all they have, even their spirit, to the beloved, despite doubt and fear.

In simple terms: Selfless love offered despite doubt

Key Takeaway

Give all you can in love

Themes

love selflessness faith

Mood

passionate hopeful

Type

poetic romantic

When to use this quote

  • romantic confession
  • personal devotion
  • overcoming insecurity

Key Concepts

spiritual union self-sacrifice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you give without expecting return?
  • How does doubt shape love?
A Different Perspective

Love may not be reciprocated or understood

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