Out upon it, I have loved Three whole days together; And…

“Out upon it, I have loved Three whole days together; And am like to love three more, If it prove fair weather.”

John Suckling

About This Quote

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

Love may be fleeting, yet hope persists for future affection under favorable conditions

In simple terms: Hope for love despite uncertainty

Key Takeaway

Embrace hopeful optimism

Themes

love hope uncertainty

Mood

romantic hopeful

Type

poetic historical

When to use this quote

courtship
personal relationships

Key Concepts

Romantic poetry Baroque literature

Questions to Reflect On

What sustains love beyond good weather?
How do you manage expectations?

A Different Perspective

Weather metaphor may oversimplify love’s complexity

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