Body Quote by Thomas Campion
“Fain would I wed a fair young man that night and day could please me, When my mind or body grieved that had the power to ease me. Maids are full of longing thoughtsthat breed a bloodless sickness, And that, oft I hear men say, is only cured by quickness.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Songs of 5, Thomas Campion, 1601
The speaker longs for a lover who can comfort both mind and body, fearing that unfulfilled desire leads to a hollow sorrow that only swift love can heal.
In simple terms: Desire for a lover who eases both mind and body; unfulfilled longing causes emptiness.
Seek genuine connection that soothes both heart and mind.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- courtship
- emotional support
- personal healing
- relationship building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love truly heal both mind and body?
- What balance of emotional and physical intimacy is healthiest?
Quick physical intimacy may not address deeper emotional needs.