Affection Quote by John Donne
“Up then, fair phoenix bride, frustrate the sun; Thyself from thine affection Takest warmth enough, and from thine eye All lesser birds will take their jollity. Up, up, fair bride, and call Thy stars from out their several boxes, take Thy rubies, pearls, and diamonds forth, and make Thyself a constellation of them all; And by their blazing signify That a great princess falls, but doth not die. Be thou a new star, that to us portends Ends of much wonder; and be thou those ends.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Holy Sonnets, 1633
The speaker urges a beloved to become a radiant, self-sufficient source of light, surpassing the sun and other birds, symbolizing transcendence and lasting impact.
In simple terms: Become a shining, independent force that outshines others.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your own brilliance.
Themes
love
transcendence
self‑reliance
legacy
Mood
inspired
determined
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- artistic expression
- leadership
- spiritual aspiration
Key Concepts
metaphor
self‑actualization
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you become a source of light for others?
- What does it mean to be a “new star” in your life?
A Different Perspective
May neglect of self‑care limit the ability to shine.
![“Lo, thou, my Love, art fair; Myself have made thee so; Yea, thou art fair indeed, Wherefore thou shalt not need In beauty to despair; For I accept thee so, For fair. [excerpt from "Christ to His Spouse"]” quote by William Baldwin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aae/william-baldwin-32133_art_lo-thou-my-love-art-fair-myself-have-mad_1403249.jpg)
