Breaths Quote by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
“Definition of Love: A score of zero in tennis. I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears of all my life.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Sonnets from the Portuguese, 1850
Love is portrayed as an all‑encompassing, transcendent force that persists beyond ordinary measures.
In simple terms: Love is endless and beyond simple scoring.
Key Takeaway
Cherish love beyond material metrics.
Themes
love
transcendence
devotion
Mood
passionate
reflective
Type
poetic
romantic
When to use this quote
- marriage vows
- personal reflection
- artistic expression
- grief processing
Key Concepts
poetic idealism
spiritual union
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you express love beyond words?
- What does love mean when it defies logic?
A Different Perspective
Love cannot be quantified, yet we often try to measure it.
