Covered Quote by Algernon Charles Swinburne
“We, drinking love at the furthest springs, Covered with love as a covering tree, We had grown as gods, as the gods above, Filled from the heart to the lips with love, Held fast in his hands, clothed warm with his wings, O love, my love, had you loved but me!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Love” (published 1866), Poetry Collection, 1866
The poet celebrates love as an all‑encompassing, divine force that transforms and unites souls.
In simple terms: Love is a divine, unifying force.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate love as a guiding, transformative principle.
Themes
love
divinity
union
spirituality
transformation
Mood
romantic
reflective
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- spiritual retreats
- art therapy
- community building
Key Concepts
romanticism
metaphysics
poetic symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean to you personally?
- How can love be expressed responsibly?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing love can ignore realistic relationship challenges.
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