My goddess! My queen!' 'Oh, no, no, no!' He raised his…
““My goddess! My queen!' 'Oh, no, no, no!' He raised his head, smiling a little crookedly down at her. 'Do you dislike to hear yourself called so? There is nothing I would not do to please you, but you cannot help but be my goddess! You have been so these seven years!' 'Only a goddess could dislike it! You see by that how wretchedly short of the mark I fall. I have a little honesty - enough to tell you *now* that you must not worship me.' He only laughed, and kissed her again. She protested no more, too much a woman not to be deeply moved by such idolatry, and awed by the constancy which, though it might have been to a false image, could not be doubted.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lover declares devotion, yet acknowledges the impossibility of true worship, highlighting the tension between adoration and authenticity.
In simple terms: Lover admits love but doubts true worship.
Key Takeaway
Accept love, but stay authentic.
Themes
love
devotion
authenticity
power dynamics
Mood
romantic
conflicted
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- courtship
- confession
- intimate conversation
Key Concepts
idolization
self-awareness
relationship dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever love someone you cannot fully honor?
- How does honesty shape devotion?
A Different Perspective
True worship may be impossible and can create imbalance.