Skip to content

Arms Quote by Langston Hughes

“Gather up In the arms of your love—Those who expect No love from above.” quote by Langston Hughes
Download Open image
“Gather up In the arms of your love—Those who expect No love from above.”

Langston Hughes

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” (1921)

Highlights love’s absence and yearning for divine affection.

In simple terms: Love feels missing from above.

Key Takeaway

Seek deeper spiritual connection.

Themes

spirituality longing faith

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • religious services
  • artistic expression
  • relationship counseling

Key Concepts

divine love existential search

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you feel love is absent in your life?
  • How can you cultivate inner love?
A Different Perspective

May assume a singular view of divinity.

2.7 out of 5 (5 ratings)

More by Langston Hughes

Explore all 230 Langston Hughes quotes

More Arms quotes

Browse all 4,470 Arms quotes