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Love Quote by Emily Dickinson

“Part Three: Love V DOUBT me, my dim companion! Why, God would be content With but a fraction of the love Poured thee without a stint. The whole of me, forever, 5 What more the woman can,— Say quick, that I may dower thee With last delight I own! It cannot be my spirit, For that was thine before…” quote by Emily Dickinson
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““Part Three: Love V DOUBT me, my dim companion! Why, God would be content With but a fraction of the love Poured thee without a stint. The whole of me, forever, 5 What more the woman can,— Say quick, that I may dower thee With last delight I own! It cannot be my spirit, For that was thine before; 10 I ceded all of dust I knew,— What opulence the more Had I, a humble maiden, Whose farthest of degree Was that she might 15 Some distant heaven, Dwell timidly with thee!””

Emily Dickinson

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Part Three: Love V DOUBT” (poem), date unknown

The speaker expresses deep, selfless love, offering all they have, even their spirit, to the beloved, despite doubt and fear.

In simple terms: Selfless love offered despite doubt

Key Takeaway

Give all you can in love

Themes

love selflessness faith

Mood

passionate hopeful

Type

poetic romantic

When to use this quote

  • romantic confession
  • personal devotion
  • overcoming insecurity

Key Concepts

spiritual union self-sacrifice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you give without expecting return?
  • How does doubt shape love?
A Different Perspective

Love may not be reciprocated or understood

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