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Attraction Quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley

“What is Love? It is that powerful attraction towards all that we conceive, or fear, or hope beyond ourselves.” quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley
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“What is Love? It is that powerful attraction towards all that we conceive, or fear, or hope beyond ourselves.”

Percy Bysshe Shelley

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Love” by Shelley, 1820

Love is a deep, all‑encompassing attraction that reaches beyond personal desire toward the universal.

In simple terms: Love is a powerful, universal pull.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love’s expansive reach.

Themes

love philosophy humanity

Mood

passionate thoughtful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • art
  • spiritual practice
  • social movements
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

attraction self‑transcendence fear hope

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does love mean beyond romance?
  • How does love influence fear and hope?
A Different Perspective

Love can be idealized, ignoring practical complexities.

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