Oaths Quote by Alexander Pope
““No, fly me, fly me, far as pole from pole; Rise Alps between us! and whole oceans roll! Ah, come not, write not, think not once of me, Nor share one pang of all I felt for thee. Thy oaths I quit, thy memory resign; Forget, renounce me, hate whate'er was mine. Fair eyes, and tempting looks (which yet I view!) Long lov'd, ador'd ideas, all adieu!””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Dunciad, 1728
The poet urges a lover to abandon all ties, emotions, and memories, demanding total separation and denial of past affection.
In simple terms: Demanding complete emotional severance.
Key Takeaway
Let go completely.
Themes
love
separation
renunciation
memory
passion
Mood
melancholic
dramatic
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- breakups
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- philosophical debate
- personal catharsis
Key Concepts
classical poetry
romantic ideal
emotional intensity
Questions to Reflect On
- Is total separation realistic?
- What emotions remain after such denial?
A Different Perspective
Total denial can cause inner conflict.
![“[...] if one seeks to resolve a problem, let it sit for a while, take time to think about the “Four Oaths” and subdue any self-centered thoughts, and then you will be able to proceed without faltering.” quote by Yamamoto Tsunetomo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/049/yamamoto-tsunetomo-4367_oaths_if-one-seeks-to-resolve-a-problem-let-it_123208.jpg)
