Feathers Quote by Algernon Charles Swinburne
“If you were Queen of pleasure And I were King of pain We'd hunt down Love together, Pluck out his flying-feather, And teach his feet a measure, And find his mouth a rein; If you were Queen of pleasure And I were King of pain.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Queen of Pleasure" by Algernon Charles Swinburne, 1866
A metaphorical union of pleasure and pain seeking to tame love.
In simple terms: Pleasure and pain together chase love.
Key Takeaway
Accept both joy and suffering in love.
Themes
love
duality
pain
pleasure
Mood
melancholic
intense
Type
poetic
romantic
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- artistic creation
- personal growth
Key Concepts
metaphor
poetic imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love thrive without conflict?
- What does “king of pain” symbolize?
A Different Perspective
Love may resist being controlled.
