Behinds Quote by Hadewijch
“Take care, you who wish / to deal with names / for love. Behind their sweetness / and wrath, nothing endures. / Nothing but wounds and kisses.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Sufi poetry collection, 13th century
Love’s names bring both sweetness and wrath; ultimately, only wounds and kisses endure.
In simple terms: Love is fleeting, leaving pain and affection.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love’s dual nature.
Themes
love
transience
duality
Mood
poetic
melancholic
Type
literary
spiritual
When to use this quote
- relationships
- artistic expression
- spiritual practice
- personal loss
- celebrations
Key Concepts
Sufi mysticism
human emotion
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love teach about impermanence?
- How can one balance joy and pain?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize suffering.
