Love Quote by Sir Muhammad Iqbal Allama Iqbal
““Since love first made the breast an instrument Of fierce lamenting, by its flame my heart Was molten to a mirror, like a rose I pluck my breast apart, that I may hang This mirror in your sight Gaze you therein””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Asrar-e-Khudi (The Secrets of the Self) by Allama Iqbal, 1915
Love transforms the self, making it a reflective, burning mirror that seeks to be seen by the beloved, expressing deep yearning and self‑sacrifice.
In simple terms: Love turns the heart into a mirror that longs to be seen.
Key Takeaway
Embrace vulnerability to connect deeply.
Themes
love
spirituality
self‑sacrifice
yearning
Mood
passionate
melancholic
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- romantic confession
- spiritual poetry
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
Sufism
metaphor
identity
reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love change your perception of self?
- What does it mean to offer your heart as a mirror?
A Different Perspective
The intensity of love can overwhelm reason and lead to self‑destruction.
