Crowns Quote by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
“Who can fear Too many stars, though each in heaven shall roll- Too many flowers, though each shall crown the year? Say thou dost love me, love me, love me-toll The silver iterance!-only minding, Dear, To love me also in silence, with thy soul.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Sonnets from the Portuguese, 1850
The speaker asks why fear abundance, urging love to be expressed fully and quietly, even in silence.
In simple terms: Ask why fear abundance; love fully even silently.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love without fear.
Themes
love
abundance
expression
silence
vulnerability
Mood
passionate
reflective
Type
romantic
poetic
When to use this quote
- courtship
- personal relationships
- creative writing
- emotional honesty
Key Concepts
Romanticism
intimacy
poetic metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you express love when words fail?
- What fears arise from loving too openly?
A Different Perspective
Love may be hindered by insecurity or miscommunication.
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