Love Quote by A.E. Housman
““ When I Was One-And-Twenty When I was one-and-twenty I heard a wise man say, “Give crowns and pounds and guineas But not your heart away; Give pearls away and rubies But keep your fancy free.” But I was one-and-twenty, No use to talk to me. When I was one-and-twenty I heard him say again, “The heart out of the bosom Was never given in vain; ’Tis paid with sighs a plenty And sold for endless rue.” And I am two-and-twenty, And oh, ’tis true, ’tis true.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "When I Was One-And-Twenty", 1896
Youthful advice warns against giving away love too freely, emphasizing emotional self‑care.
In simple terms: Guard your heart, avoid careless love.
Key Takeaway
Value emotional boundaries.
Themes
love
youth
wisdom
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- dating
- friendships
- personal growth
Key Concepts
emotional intelligence
self‑preservation
Questions to Reflect On
- Is protecting the heart always wise?
- When is openness beneficial?
A Different Perspective
Advice may seem overly cautious for some.
