Love Quote by Oscar Wilde
““Robert, men can love what is beneath them—things unworthy, stained, dishonoured. We women worship when we love; and when we lose our worship, we lose everything. ””
About This Quote
Source Play: Lady Windermere’s Fan, 1892
People often cling to unworthy objects, but true devotion arises from love, not from superficial worship.
In simple terms: Love, not worship, should guide us.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic love over superficial devotion.
Themes
love
devotion
values
authenticity
materialism
Mood
cynical
hopeful
Type
dramatic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- consumerism
- spiritual practice
- personal growth
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
psychology of attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you truly worship?
- How can love replace material attachment?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on love can be idealistic and ignore practical needs.
![“The first sign of love is when love asks nothing, [when it] gives everything. This is the real spiritual worship, the worship through love. Whether God is merciful is no longer questioned. He is God; He is my love. Whether God is omnipotent and almighty, limited or unlimited, is no longer…” quote by Swami Vivekananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/294/swami-vivekananda-53_almighty_the-first-sign-of-love-is-when-love-asks_551325.jpg)
