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If love be good, from whence cometh my woe?

“If love be good, from whence cometh my woe?” quote by Geoffrey Chaucer
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“If love be good, from whence cometh my woe?”

Geoffrey Chaucer

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

If love is good, why does it bring sorrow?

In simple terms: Good love can cause pain.

Key Takeaway

Question love's paradox.

Themes

love paradox human emotion

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • spiritual reflection
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

philosophy literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes love both joyful and painful?
  • Can love be truly good without sorrow?
A Different Perspective

May ignore cultural context of medieval love.

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