Lancelot Quote by Alfred Tennyson
““Ah my God, what might I not have made of thy fair world, had I but loved thy highest creature here? 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 title) by Alfred Tennyson, 19th century
True love for the divine or highest good is a moral duty that brings profit and pleasure.
In simple terms: Loving the highest good is rewarding.
Key Takeaway
Seek and cherish the highest good.
Themes
spirituality
duty
love
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- personal growth
- artistic inspiration
- community service
Key Concepts
ethics
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the highest” mean to you?
- Can love be both duty and pleasure?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing love may ignore practical responsibilities.
