Love Quote by Robert Creeley
““... Now love also becomes a reward so remote from me I have only made it with my mind.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Love Poem,” Robert Creeley, 1975
Love can become an abstract reward, detached from lived experience.
In simple terms: Love feels distant when only thought of.
Key Takeaway
Ground love in action, not just thought.
Themes
love
detachment
reality
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- creative writing
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you experience love more in mind or action?
- How can you make love tangible?
A Different Perspective
Intellectualizing love may prevent genuine connection.
