Ifs Quote by John Lyly
“If love be a god, why should not lovers be virtuous?”
About This Quote
Source Play: 'Euphues' (1599)
If love is divine, then lovers should embody virtue, reflecting love’s sacred nature.
In simple terms: Divine love demands virtuous behavior.
Practice virtue in love.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marriage
- courtship
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love be truly virtuous?
- What virtues matter most in love?
Virtue may be idealized and hard to achieve.