--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But thou, through good and evil, praise…" description: "\"But thou, through good and evil, praise and blame, Wilt not thou love me for myself alone? Yes, thou wilt love me with exceeding love, And I will tenfo..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec8/thomas-b-macaulay-1980_betray_but-thou-through-good-and-evil-praise-an_1422753.png" --- # But thou, through good and evil, praise and blame, Wilt… ![“But thou, through good and evil, praise and blame, Wilt not thou love me for myself alone? Yes, thou wilt love me with exceeding love, And I will tenfold all that love repay; Still smiling, though the tender may reprove, Still faithful, though the trusted may betray.” quote by Thomas B. Macaulay](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec8/thomas-b-macaulay-1980_betray_but-thou-through-good-and-evil-praise-an_1422753.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec8/thomas-b-macaulay-1980_betray_but-thou-through-good-and-evil-praise-an_1422753.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec8/thomas-b-macaulay-1980_betray_but-thou-through-good-and-evil-praise-an_1422753.png) > “But thou, through good and evil, praise and blame, Wilt not thou love me for myself alone? Yes, thou wilt love me with exceeding love, And I will tenfold all that love repay; Still smiling, though the tender may reprove, Still faithful, though the trusted may betray.” [Thomas B. Macaulay](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-b-macaulay/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker asks for love based solely on their true self, not on deeds, and promises to return love manyfold, staying loyal despite criticism or betrayal. **In simple terms:** Seek love for who you are, not for what you do. Key Takeaway Love authentically and give generously. Themes love loyalty self‑acceptance reciprocity trust Mood hopeful reflective Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal relationships - marriage - friendship - conflict resolution - leadership Key Concepts self‑identity unconditional love faithfulness Questions to Reflect On - What does loving someone for themselves mean to you? - How can you maintain loyalty when hurt? 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