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“Ah! ah! wherefore didst thou not look at me? If thou hadst looked at me thou hadst loved me. Well I know that thou wouldst have loved me, and the mystery of Love is greater than the mystery of Death.” quote by Oscar Wilde
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““Ah! ah! wherefore didst thou not look at me? If thou hadst looked at me thou hadst loved me. Well I know that thou wouldst have loved me, and the mystery of Love is greater than the mystery of Death.””

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

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

Love is portrayed as a mysterious force that surpasses even death, suggesting that true affection endures beyond mortality.

In simple terms: Love outlasts death.

Key Takeaway

Cherish deep connections.

Themes

love death mystery

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • grief counseling
  • artistic expression

Key Concepts

romanticism existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you believe love can transcend death?
  • How does this view affect coping with loss?
A Different Perspective

Love may be idealized beyond realistic expectations.

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