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Love Quote by Walter Scott

“Albert Graeme It was an English ladye bright, (The sun shines fair on Carlisle wall) And she would marry a Scottish knight, For Love will still be lord of all. Blithely they saw the rising sun When he shone fair on Carlisle wall; But they were sad ere day was done, Though Love was still the lord…” quote by Walter Scott
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““Albert Graeme It was an English ladye bright, (The sun shines fair on Carlisle wall) And she would marry a Scottish knight, For Love will still be lord of all. Blithely they saw the rising sun When he shone fair on Carlisle wall; But they were sad ere day was done, Though Love was still the lord of all. Her sire gave brooch and jewel fine, Where the sun shines fair on Carlisle wall; Her brother gave but a flask of wine, For ire that Love was lord of all. For she had lands both meadow and lea, Where the sun shines fair on Carlisle wall, For he swore her death, ere he would see A Scottish knight the lord of all. That wine she had not tasted well (The sun shines fair on Carlisle wall) When dead, in her true love's arms, she fell, For Love was still the lord of all! He pierced her brother to the heart, Where the sun shines fair on Carlisle wall, So perish all would true love part That Love may still be lord of all! And then he took the cross divine, Where the sun shines fair on Carlisle wall, And died for her sake in Palestine; So Love was still the lord of all. Now all ye lovers, that faithful prove, (The sun shines fair on Carlisle wall) Pray for their souls who died for love, For Love shall still be lord of all! -- Canto 6””

Walter Scott

About This Quote

Source Poem: Canto 6, The Lay of the Last Minstrel, 1805

Love is portrayed as a powerful, inevitable force that endures despite conflict, sacrifice, and tragedy.

In simple terms: Love persists through hardship.

Key Takeaway

Recognize love’s enduring power.

Themes

love sacrifice conflict destiny

Mood

tragic solemn

Type

poetic historical

When to use this quote

  • war
  • marriage
  • family fe
  • faith
  • political alliances

Key Concepts

romanticism fate heroism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What sacrifices are justified for love?
  • Can love survive without conflict?
A Different Perspective

Idealizing love may overlook its complexities and personal cost.

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