Faces Quote by Diana Gabaldon
“Your face is my heart Sassenach, and the love of you is my soul”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Outlander, 1991
Intense love is expressed through poetic metaphor, equating a beloved’s face with the speaker’s heart and soul.
In simple terms: Love is deep and all‑consuming.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and protect deep bonds.
Themes
love
romance
identity
loyalty
Mood
passionate
intimate
Type
literary
romantic
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal vows
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
poetic metaphor
emotional intimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this metaphor reveal about the speaker’s priorities?
- How can love be balanced with self‑care?
A Different Perspective
Romantic idealism may overlook practical realities.
![“I went to a mosque in Philadelphia with [my wife] in December 24, 1999. And we we went to this mosque in Philly, and I just had such a strong reaction to the prayer. And I was really emotionally - I felt really grounded at that time. And so to be in this prayer and the imam is doing the prayer in…” quote by Mahershala Ali](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d31/mahershala-ali-6687_attention_i-went-to-a-mosque-in-philadelphia-with_3083.jpg)
![“That's probably why my face was looking so crazy when I was crying [in "Hardball"] because it was some real.” quote by Michael B. Jordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/26f/michael-b-jordan-3540_crazy_that-s-probably-why-my-face-was-looking_4152.jpg)
