Anita blake Quote by Laurell K. Hamilton
““Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind,” he said, “That from the nunnery, Of they chaste breast and quiet mind.” I looked up at him, and said the next line, “To war and arms I fly.” “True, a new mistress now I chase,” he said. “The first foe in the field,” I said, and let him draw me closer. “And with a stronger faith embrace,” he said. “A sword, a horse, a shield.” And the last word was whispered against his chest, still looking up into those eyes, searching his face. “Yet this inconstancy is such, As thou too shalt adore,” he whispered against my hair. I finished the poem with my face pressed against his chest, listening to the beat of his heart, that truly beat with my blood. “I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Original composition, unknown publication
A dialogue of love and duty, where affection clashes with honor and war, revealing inner conflict and devotion
In simple terms: Love versus duty, conflict, devotion
Key Takeaway
Choose honor or love, but recognize both coexist
Themes
love
honor
war
conflict
devotion
Mood
passionate
conflicted
intense
Type
poetic
dramatic
When to use this quote
- courtship
- battlefield
- personal vows
- emotional confession
Key Concepts
Romanticism
heroic duty
inner turmoil
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you sacrifice for love?
- How do you balance personal desire with duty?
A Different Perspective
Love may demand sacrifice and can be constrained by societal expectations
