Art Quote by William Shakespeare
““So, either by thy picture or my love, Thy self away, art present still with me; For thou not farther than my thoughts canst move, And I am still with them, and they with thee; Or, if they sleep, thy picture in my sight Awakes my heart, to heart's and eye's delight.””
About This Quote
Source Play: A Midsummer Night's Dream, 1595
Love persists beyond physical distance; thoughts and images keep the beloved present, even when absent.
In simple terms: Love lives in the mind.
Key Takeaway
Cherish mental connections.
Themes
love
presence
imagination
Mood
nostalgic
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- long-distance relationships
- memory of a
- grief
- creative
Key Concepts
Romanticism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep love alive when apart?
- What role do memories play in longing?
A Different Perspective
Physical absence can weaken emotional bonds over time.
