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“Then love is sin, and let me sinful be.” quote by John Donne
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“Then love is sin, and let me sinful be.”

John Donne

About This Quote

Source Poem: Holy Sonnets by John Donne, 1633

Accepting one's sinful nature can be a path to authentic love, embracing humanity's flaws.

In simple terms: Love embraces sin, accept it.

Key Takeaway

Love fully, flaws included.

Themes

love humanity redemption

Mood

thoughtful philosophical

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • friendship
  • spiritual contemplation

Key Concepts

theology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love thrive without moral boundaries?
  • What does “sinful” truly mean in love?
A Different Perspective

Romanticizing sin may ignore harmful behavior.

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