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Death Quote by Dylan Thomas

“Though lovers be lost, love shall not; And death shall have no dominion.” quote by Dylan Thomas
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““Though lovers be lost, love shall not; And death shall have no dominion.””

Dylan Thomas

About This Quote

Source Poem: “And death shall have no dominion” from *Poems* (1933)

Even when lovers die, love endures beyond death, and death itself is powerless over true affection.

In simple terms: Love outlives death; death cannot dominate love.

Key Takeaway

Cherish enduring love.

Themes

love death eternity resilience

Mood

poignant hopeful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • long‑term relationships
  • legacy

Key Concepts

metaphysics romanticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love persist after loss?
  • What gives love its timeless power?
A Different Perspective

Love may fade in memory.

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