Duty Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
“It was my duty to have loved the highest; It surely was my profit had I known: It would have been my pleasure had I seen. We needs must love the highest when we see it, Not Lancelot, nor another.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Higher Love" (hypothetical) by Alfred Lord Tennyson, 19th century
True love is a noble duty that brings profit and pleasure when recognized.
In simple terms: Love at its highest is rewarding.
Key Takeaway
Seek and cherish profound love.
Themes
love
duty
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- mentor relationships
- spiritual quests
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
romantic idealism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the highest love” mean to you?
- Can duty be both profit and pleasure?
A Different Perspective
Ideal love may be unattainable.
