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Love Quote by William Shakespeare

“Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom: If this be error and upon me proved, I never writ, nor no man ever loved” quote by William Shakespeare
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““Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom: If this be error and upon me proved, I never writ, nor no man ever loved””

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 2, 1597

Love endures beyond time and doubt, persisting even if proven mistaken.

In simple terms: Love persists despite doubt.

Key Takeaway

Trust love’s resilience.

Themes

love faith perseverance

Mood

romantic thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • literature
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

eternal love certainty human experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love survive proven error?
  • What defines love beyond proof?
A Different Perspective

Love may be idealized, not always realistic.

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