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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.” quote by Thomas Campion
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“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.”

Thomas Campion

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.

Key Takeaway

Seek genuine connection that soothes both heart and mind.

Themes

love longing healing desire

Mood

yearning reflective

Type

romantic poetic

When to use this quote

  • courtship
  • emotional support
  • personal healing
  • relationship building

Key Concepts

emotional fulfillment psychological relief romantic idealism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love truly heal both mind and body?
  • What balance of emotional and physical intimacy is healthiest?
A Different Perspective

Quick physical intimacy may not address deeper emotional needs.

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