Love Quote by Oscar Wilde
““I want to make Romeo jealous! I want the dead lovers of the world to hear our laughter, and grow sad. I want a breath of our passion to stir their dust into consciousness, to wake their ashes into pain.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Romeo and Juliet (adapted), 1895
The speaker wishes their love to provoke envy and awaken the dead lovers’ lingering emotions, turning sorrow into a living testament of passion.
In simple terms: Desire to make love felt even by the dead.
Key Takeaway
Make your love unforgettable.
Themes
love
jealousy
memory
artistic expression
Mood
dramatic
passionate
Type
literary
theatrical
When to use this quote
- writing poetry
- performing arts
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
romanticism
existential yearning
theatrical flair
Questions to Reflect On
- How can love be used to honor past tragedies?
- What risks arise when seeking to provoke jealousy?
