Loss Quote by Emily Dickinson
““Lest Love should value less What loss would value more, Had it the stricken privilege --- It cherishes before.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Lest Love Should Value Less", 1862
Love values loss and privilege; it cherishes before loss.
In simple terms: Love values loss and privilege.
Recognize love’s depth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- grief
- personal reflection
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love value more than loss?
- How does privilege affect love?
May romanticize suffering.