Love Quote by Edmund Spenser
““Faire Ladies, that to loue captiued arre, And chaste desires do nourish in your mind, Let not her fault your sweet affections marre, Ne blot the bounty of all womankind; 'Mongst thousands good one wanton Dame to find: Emongst the Roses grow some wicked weeds; For this was not to loue, but lust inclind; For loue does alwayes bring forth bounteous deeds, And in each gentle hart desire of honour breeds.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Faerie Queene, Book I, 1590
Love should be guided by virtue and respect, not merely desire; true affection honors and inspires noble deeds.
In simple terms: Love needs virtue, not just desire.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate respectful love.
Themes
love
virtue
honor
desire
morality
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
poetic
ethical
When to use this quote
- courtship
- marriage
- personal relationships
- creative writing
Key Concepts
chivalric love
ethical conduct
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance desire and virtue?
- What honors guide your affections?
A Different Perspective
Pure love can be clouded by selfish lust.
