Feet Quote by Algernon Charles Swinburne
“I that have love and no more Give you but love of you, sweet; He that hath more, let him give; He that hath wings, let him soar; Mine is the heart at your feet Here, that must love you to live.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Garden of Proserpina by Algernon Charles Swinburne, 1866
Love is expressed as a profound, self‑sacrificial devotion that elevates the beloved above all else.
In simple terms: Deep love means giving yourself completely.
Key Takeaway
Give fully, love deeply.
Themes
love
devotion
self‑sacrifice
spirituality
Mood
passionate
reverent
Type
poetic
romantic
When to use this quote
- weddings
- confessions of love
- spiritual practice
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
romanticism
sacred love
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you balance self‑love with love for others?
- What does true devotion look like?
A Different Perspective
Love can become possessive or neglect self‑care.
