Tis a Fearful Thing ‘Tis a fearful thing to love what…
““Tis a Fearful Thing ‘Tis a fearful thing to love what death can touch. A fearful thing to love, to hope, to dream, to be – to be, And oh, to lose. A thing for fools, this, And a holy thing, a holy thing to love. For your life has lived in me, your laugh once lifted me, your word was gift to me. To remember this brings painful joy. ‘Tis a human thing, love, a holy thing, to love what death has touched.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love intertwines joy and pain, making it both sacred and terrifying, especially when mortality touches it.
In simple terms: Love is holy and painful.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love despite its risks.
Themes
love
mortality
joy
pain
spirituality
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- grief counseling
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
existential
philosophical
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear of loss shape love?
- Can love be both holy and foolish?
A Different Perspective
Love can lead to deep loss.