Love Quote by Anne Brontë
““Arthur,’ continued I, relaxing my hold of his arm, ‘you don’t love me half as much as I do you; and yet, if you loved me far less than you do, I would not complain, provided you loved your Maker more. I should rejoice to see you at any time so deeply absorbed in your devotions that you had not a single thought to spare for me. But, indeed, I should lose nothing by the change, for the more you loved your God the more deep and pure and true would be your love to me.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë, 1848
The speaker values spiritual devotion over personal affection, believing that love for God deepens and purifies love for others.
In simple terms: Godly love makes human love stronger.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual growth to enrich relationships.
Themes
faith
love
selflessness
Mood
reflective
hopeful
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
spiritual devotion
purity
conditional love
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance devotion to faith with caring for loved ones?
- What does true love look like in your life?
A Different Perspective
If devotion becomes obsessive, it may neglect human relationships.
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