While duty measures the regard it owes With scrupulous…
“While duty measures the regard it owes With scrupulous precision and nice justice, Love never reasons, but profusely gives, Gives, like a thoughtless prodigal, its all, And trembles then, lest it has done too little.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love acts without rational calculation, giving fully and vulnerably, unlike duty which is measured and precise.
In simple terms: Love gives freely, duty measures.
Embrace love’s generosity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- family
- community service
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance love’s generosity with personal limits?
- When should duty guide actions over love?
Love can lead to burnout if not balanced with self‑care.