Love Quote by Vinícius de Moraes
““Sonnet of Fidelity Above all to my love I'll be attentive First and always with care and so much That even when facing the greatest enchantment By love be more enchanted my thoughts. I want to live it through in each vain moment And in its honor I'll spread my song And laugh my laughter and cry my tears When you are sad or when you are content. And thus when later comes looking for me Who knows the death anxiety of the living Who knows the loneliness end of all lovers I'll be able to say to myself of the love I had : Be not immortal since it is flame But be infinite while it lasts.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Sonnet of Fidelity (original Portuguese) by Vinícius de Moraes, 1950s
The poem celebrates enduring, attentive love that persists through joy and sorrow, urging a timeless, passionate devotion rather than immortal fame.
In simple terms: Love should be deep, present, and lasting, not about endless life.
Key Takeaway
Cherish love while it lives.
Themes
love
devotion
impermanence
passion
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- grief
- celebration of love
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
romanticism
existentialism
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep love alive in daily life?
- What does “be infinite while it lasts” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Love cannot prevent mortality or loneliness.
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