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“Judge not my passion, by my want of skill, Many love well, though they express it ill.” quote by Anne Finch
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“Judge not my passion, by my want of skill, Many love well, though they express it ill.”

Anne Finch

About This Quote

Source Poem: “To My Lover”, 1715

Passion is judged by skill, not just feeling; love is expressed imperfectly yet still valued.

In simple terms: Love judged by talent, not just emotion.

Key Takeaway

Value effort over perfection.

Themes

love skill judgment

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • creative collaborations
  • parenting

Key Concepts

artistic expression emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess love’s authenticity?
  • Can skill improve emotional expression?
A Different Perspective

May imply skill outweighs genuine feeling.

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