Arms Quote by Peter S. Beagle
“I am no king, and I am no lord, And I am no soldier at-arms," said he. "I'm none but a harper, and a very poor harper, That am come hither to wed with ye." "If you were a lord, you should be my lord, And the same if you were a thief," said she. "And if you are a harper, you shall be my harper, For it makes no matter to me, to me, For it makes no matter to me." "But what if it prove that I am no harper? That I lied for your love most monstrously?" "Why, then I'll teach you to play and sing, For I dearly love a good harp," said she.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle, 1968
A humble musician offers love without status, and the lover accepts regardless of rank or skill.
In simple terms: Love values the person, not titles or talent.
Key Takeaway
Accept love for who you are.
Themes
love
humility
identity
acceptance
Mood
tender
hopeful
Type
romantic
dialogue
When to use this quote
- courtship
- marriage
- artistic collaboration
- social hierarchy
Key Concepts
social class
authenticity
performance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to love someone for their true self?
- How do we recognize genuine acceptance?
A Different Perspective
If love is conditional on skill, it may become transactional.
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