Dear Quote by Sydney Thompson Dobell
“He who, being bold For life to come, is false to the past sweet Of mortal life, hath killed the world above. For why to live again if not to meet? And why to meet if not to meet in love? And why in love if not in that dear love of old?”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Sweetness of Life by Sydney Thompson Dobell, 1865
The speaker questions existence, love, and the yearning for a timeless connection that transcends past and future.
In simple terms: Life seeks love beyond time.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love that feels eternal.
Themes
existence
love
time
meaning
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
romantic
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal reflection
- spiritual seeking
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
philosophy
romanticism
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean beyond nostalgia?
- How can we find purpose without clinging to the past?
A Different Perspective
Love alone may not resolve existential doubts.
