Thine eyes I love, and they, as pitying me, Knowing thy…
“Thine eyes I love, and they, as pitying me, Knowing thy heart torment me with disdain, Have put on black and loving mourners be, Looking with pretty ruth upon my pain. And truly not the morning sun of heaven Better becomes the grey cheeks of the east, Nor that full star that ushers in the even, Doth half that glory to the sober west, As those two mourning eyes become thy face: O! let it then as well beseem thy heart To mourn for me since mourning doth thee grace, And suit thy pity like in every part. Then will I swear beauty herself is black, And all they foul that thy complexion lack”
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 laments being drawn to a lover whose beauty is dark and whose affection feels like sorrow, suggesting love can be both alluring and painful.
In simple terms: Love can be beautiful yet bring grief, especially when the beloved is distant or harsh.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge love’s dual nature.
Themes
love
beauty
grief
desire
conflict
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
poetic
romantic
When to use this quote
- courtship
- unrequited love
- emotional turmoil
- poetic expression
Key Concepts
romantic idealism
tragic love
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you cherish love that causes pain?
- Can beauty be found in sorrow?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing a lover may blind one to their flaws.