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“We have given until we have no more to give; alas, it was pity, rather than love, we gave; now having given all, let us leave all; above all, let us leave pity and mount higher to love resurrection.” quote by Hilda Doolittle
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“We have given until we have no more to give; alas, it was pity, rather than love, we gave; now having given all, let us leave all; above all, let us leave pity and mount higher to love resurrection.”

Hilda Doolittle

About This Quote

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

After giving everything, we should abandon pity and aim for higher love.

In simple terms: Leave pity, seek higher love.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize love over pity.

Themes

spirituality love self-sacrifice

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal loss
  • charitable work
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

philosophy ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “higher love” mean to you?
  • How can you move beyond pity?
A Different Perspective

Pity can be a comfort that hinders growth.

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