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Never wedding, ever wooing, Still a lovelorn heart…

“Never wedding, ever wooing, Still a lovelorn heart pursuing, Read you not the wrong you're doing In my cheek's pale hue? All my life with sorrow strewing; Wed or cease to woo.” quote by Thomas Campbell
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“Never wedding, ever wooing, Still a lovelorn heart pursuing, Read you not the wrong you're doing In my cheek's pale hue? All my life with sorrow strewing; Wed or cease to woo.”

Thomas Campbell

About This Quote

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

The speaker longs for love, questioning if his actions cause pain, and feels sorrow over unfulfilled romance.

In simple terms: A lovelorn heart seeks love, fearing mistakes.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on love's challenges and honesty.

Themes

love longing self‑reflection

Mood

melancholic thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • courtship advice
  • self‑awareness
  • emotional honesty
  • relationship counseling

Key Concepts

romantic yearning emotional conflict poetic introspection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the speaker fear most?
  • How can one pursue love responsibly?
A Different Perspective

Idealized love may ignore practical realities.

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