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“To me He is all fault who hath no fault at all: For who loves me must have a touch of earth.” quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
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“To me He is all fault who hath no fault at all: For who loves me must have a touch of earth.”

Alfred Lord Tennyson

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Lady of Shalott” or related work, 19th century

Suggests that even flawless people have flaws; love requires humility and connection to humanity.

In simple terms: Even perfect people have flaws; love needs humility.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility in love.

Themes

love humanity imperfection

Mood

thoughtful poetic

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • self‑reflection
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

philosophy literature psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What flaws do you accept in yourself?
  • How does humility strengthen love?
A Different Perspective

Perfectionism can hinder authenticity.

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