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Said Kate Quote by Dorothy Dunnett

“My dear, my dear,’ said Kate, but to herself. ‘I would give you my soul in a blackberry pie; and a knife to cut it with.” quote by Dorothy Dunnett
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““My dear, my dear,’ said Kate, but to herself. ‘I would give you my soul in a blackberry pie; and a knife to cut it with.””

Dorothy Dunnett

About This Quote

Source Novel: King Here, the , by Dorothy Dunnett, 1978

A speaker expresses deep affection, offering a symbolic gift of soul in a pie, showing love’s willingness to give everything.

In simple terms: Loves deeply, offers all.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love fully.

Themes

love devotion symbolism

Mood

tender intimate

Type

literary romantic

When to use this quote

  • romantic confession
  • poetic expression
  • intimate dialogue

Key Concepts

gift soul pie knife

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you give for love?
  • How do metaphors deepen affection?
A Different Perspective

Love may be idealized, not literal.

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