Enough Quote by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
“A man may love a woman perfectly, and yet by no means ignorantly maintain a thousand women have not larger eyes. Enough that she alone has looked at him with eyes that, large or small, have won his soul.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Sonnets from the Portuguese, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, 1850
True love is singular and profound, outshining any number of superficial attractions.
In simple terms: Real love is deep, not many.
Key Takeaway
Value depth over quantity in relationships.
Themes
love
devotion
authenticity
Mood
romantic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- long‑term partnership
- personal growth
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
monogamy
emotional intimacy
self‑knowledge
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines true intimacy for you?
- Can love be both deep and multiple?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing exclusivity can ignore healthy pluralism.
