Dear Quote by Rockwell Kent
“As one needs happiness so have I needed love; that is the deepest need of the human spirit. And as I love you utterly, so have you now become the whole world of my spirit. It is beside and beyond anything that you can ever do for me; it lies in what you are, dear love - to me so infinitely lovely that to be near you, to see you, hear you, is now the only happiness, the only life, I know.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Love and Devotion, early 20th century, unpublished
Love is portrayed as the deepest human need, surpassing all else, and the beloved becomes the entire world of the speaker.
In simple terms: Love is the deepest need, making the beloved one's whole world.
Key Takeaway
Cherish love as essential to life.
Themes
love
spirituality
human need
Mood
tender
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- personal reflection
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
intimacy
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean beyond romance?
- How can we nurture love responsibly?
A Different Perspective
May idealize love, ignoring practical realities.
