Dear Quote by Alexander Pope
“Dear fatal name! rest ever unreveal'd, Nor pass these lips in holy silence seal'd. Hide it, my heart, within that close disguise, Where mixed with Gods, his lov'd idea lies: O write it not, my hand - the name appears Already written - wash it out, my tears! In vain lost Eloisa weeps and prays, Her heart still dictates, and her hand obeyes.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Rape of the Lock, 1712
A speaker urges concealment of a forbidden love, fearing its revelation will cause pain and loss.
In simple terms: Hide a dangerous love to avoid suffering.
Key Takeaway
Keep painful truths hidden.
Themes
love
secrecy
pain
desire
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
dramatic
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- family secrets
- personal grief
Key Concepts
forbidden love
self‑preservation
emotional conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- What truth are you keeping hidden?
- When is silence more compassionate than honesty?
A Different Perspective
Revealing truth may cause greater harm than silence.
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