Arrows Quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley
“True Love in this differs from gold and clay, That to divide is not to take away. Love is like understanding, that grows bright, Gazing on many truths; 'tis like thy light, Imagination! which from earth and sky, And from the depths of human phantasy, As from a thousand prisms and mirrors, fills The Universe with glorious beams, and kills Error, the worm, with many a sun-like arrow Of its reverberated lightning.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Love" by Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1820
Love is portrayed as a luminous, all‑encompassing force that illuminates truth and dispels error, akin to light from many prisms filling the universe.
In simple terms: Love is bright, all‑filling, and defeats falsehood.
Key Takeaway
Seek love that expands understanding.
Themes
love
truth
creativity
spirituality
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- artistic inspiration
- philosophical contemplation
- healing emotional wounds
- overcoming ignorance
Key Concepts
illumination
metaphor
unity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love change your perception of truth?
- In what ways can love illuminate personal challenges?
A Different Perspective
Love alone cannot solve practical problems without action.
