But I do, Joh! I still remember every syllable. You said…
““But I do, Joh! I still remember every syllable. You said: ‘I don’t hear a word you say—! only hear Hel! If I were to be blinded—! should still see Hel! If I were to be paralyzed—with paralyzed feet, I should still find my way to Hel!—’ Freder is your son. What do you think, Joh, he would answer me were I to say to him: give up the girl you love... ?” Joh Fredersen was silent. “Take care, Joh,” said the old mother. “I know what it means when your eyes grow cold, as now, and when you grow as pale as one of the stones of the wall. You have forgotten that lovers are sacred. Even if they are mistaken, Joh, their mistake itself is sacred. Even if they are fools, Joh, their folly itself is sacred. For where lovers are, there is God’s garden, and no one has the right to drive them out Not even God. Only their own sin.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love’s sacredness endures despite suffering; even when blinded or paralyzed, the heart finds its way to love.
In simple terms: Love remains sacred even in pain.
Key Takeaway
Protect love’s sanctity despite hardship.
Themes
love
sacredness
resilience
spirituality
Mood
melancholic
determined
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationship crisis
- personal loss
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
sacrificial devotion
inner vision
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to keep love sacred in real life?
- How do you balance love’s ideal with reality?
A Different Perspective
Love may be idealized, overlooking practical complexities.