Arms Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“When you loved me I gave you the whole sun and stars to play with. I gave you eternity in a single moment, strength of the mountains in one clasp of your arms, and the volume of all the seas in one impulse of your soul.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Pygmalion, 1912
The speaker describes offering boundless love, equating affection with cosmic and eternal forces, emphasizing the depth and intensity of devotion.
In simple terms: Love is portrayed as vast and timeless.
Key Takeaway
Cherish love’s depth.
Themes
love
devotion
intimacy
Mood
passionate
intense
Type
poetic
romantic
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- poetic expression
- spiritual connection
Key Concepts
cosmic metaphor
eternity
emotional intensity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you express love’s magnitude?
- Can love be measured?
A Different Perspective
Love can be idealized beyond realistic expectations.
