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“Ah woe is me, through all my daysWisdom and wealth I both have got,And fame and name and great men's praise;But Love, ah! Love I have it not.” quote by Henry Cuyler Bunner
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“Ah woe is me, through all my daysWisdom and wealth I both have got,And fame and name and great men's praise;But Love, ah! Love I have it not.”

Henry Cuyler Bunner

About This Quote

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

The poet has wealth, fame, and wisdom but lacks love, which he sees as the greatest lacking.

In simple terms: He has everything but love.

Key Takeaway

Seek love over material success.

Themes

love loneliness materialism

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • mental health
  • philosophical reflection

Key Concepts

existential emptiness value of affection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love change one's perception of success?
  • Can wealth replace love?
A Different Perspective

Love may not be attainable for all.

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