Eternal love Quote by William Shakespeare
““What's in the brain, that ink may character, Which hath not figur'd to thee my true spirit? What's new to speak, what now to register, That may express my love, or thy dear merit? Nothing, sweet boy; but yet, like prayers divine, I must each day say o'er the very same; Counting no old thing old, thou mine, I thine, Even as when first I hallow'd thy fair name. So that eternal love in love's fresh case, Weighs not the dust and injury of age, Nor gives to necessary wrinkles place, But makes antiquity for aye his page; Finding the first conceit of love there bred, Where time and outward form would show it dead.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 1, Scene 2, 1611
The speaker expresses that love remains constant despite time, and that true affection transcends aging and change.
In simple terms: Love stays the same even as we age.
Key Takeaway
Cherish enduring love.
Themes
love
timelessness
aging
faithfulness
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- marriage
- long‑term relationships
- aging parents
- friendship
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
romanticism
philosophy
eternity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep love fresh over years?
- What rituals sustain lasting affection?
A Different Perspective
Love may wane with neglect or external pressures.
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