Blindness Quote by Thomas Love Peacock
“But though first love's impassioned blindness Has passed away in colder light, I still have thought of you with kindness, And shall do, till our last goodnight. The ever-rolling silent hours Will bring a time we shall not know, When our young days of gathering flowers Will be an hundred years ago.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Rape of the Lock, 1798
Love endures beyond youthful passion, persisting with kindness despite changing circumstances.
In simple terms: Love lasts beyond passion.
Key Takeaway
Cherish lasting affection.
Themes
love
memory
time
endurance
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
romantic
When to use this quote
- old friendships
- long‑term relationships
- reflecting on past love
- comfort in loss
Key Concepts
nostalgia
impermanence
affection
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love change with time?
- What does kindness mean in fading love?
A Different Perspective
May idealize past love, overlooking present realities.
