Adore Quote by John Donne
“My rags of heart can like, wish, and adore, but after one such love can love no more.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Holy Sonnets, 1609
Intense love can exhaust the heart, leaving it unable to love again.
In simple terms: Love can be all‑consuming.
Guard against emotional burnout.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- creative writing
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love be replenished after loss?
- What protects the heart from depletion?
Not all love is finite; some can renew.