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Life Quote by Oscar Wilde

“I love you, I love you, my heart is a rose which your love has brought to bloom, my life is a desert fanned by the delicious breeze of your breath, and whose cool spring are your eyes; the imprint of your little feet makes valleys of shade for me, the odour of your hair is like myrrh, and wherever…” quote by Oscar Wilde
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““I love you, I love you, my heart is a rose which your love has brought to bloom, my life is a desert fanned by the delicious breeze of your breath, and whose cool spring are your eyes; the imprint of your little feet makes valleys of shade for me, the odour of your hair is like myrrh, and wherever you go you exhale the perfumes of the cassia tree. Love me always, love me always. You have been the supreme, the perfect love of my life; there can be no other...””

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unpublished love lyric, late 19th century

A lover describes how the beloved transforms his barren existence into a flourishing, fragrant garden, expressing total devotion and exclusivity.

In simple terms: Love makes life beautiful and complete.

Key Takeaway

Cherish and nurture deep love.

Themes

romance devotion transformation beauty exclusivity

Mood

passionate intimate yearning

Type

poetic romantic

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • creative writing
  • emotional expression

Key Concepts

Metaphor sensory imagery idealization

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does idealizing a partner affect self‑esteem?
  • Can love truly change one’s inner landscape?
A Different Perspective

Love can overlook personal flaws and create unrealistic expectations.

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