Angel Quote by Patti Smith
“Love is an angel disguised as lust.”
About This Quote
Source Song: "Gloria", Patti Smith, 1975
Desire can mask deeper spiritual longing, appearing as love but rooted in yearning.
In simple terms: Love may hide as lust.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper connection beyond surface desire.
Themes
love
desire
spirituality
illusion
Mood
introspective
poetic
Type
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- relationships
- self‑reflection
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean to you?
- How do you differentiate genuine love from fleeting desire?
A Different Perspective
Lust may be confused with true love.
![“I will say this quite plainly, what truly human is -and don't be afraid of this word- love. And I mean it even with everything that burdens love or, i could say it better, responsibility is actually love, as Pascal said: 'without concupiscence' [without lust]... love exists without worrying being…” quote by Emmanuel Levinas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/83d/emmanuel-levinas-26126_being-loved_i-will-say-this-quite-plainly-what-truly_532817.jpg)
![“Sometimes [people] seem to think I came out of the womb, you know, cursing, with an electric guitar.” quote by Patti Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c73/patti-smith-394_cursing_sometimes-people-seem-to-think-i-came-ou_28268.jpg)
