Kindly Quote by Wolfram von Eschenbach
““Sir, if you are otherwise discreet, you will consider that you have gone far enough. At my brother's request I am treating you no less kindly than Ampflise treated my uncle Gahmuret, without going to bed together. My kindness would in the long run outweigh hers, if anyone were to weigh us properly. And besides, Sir, I don't know who you are, and yet in such a short space of time you want to have my love.””
About This Quote
A lover offers kindness discreetly, weighing long-term virtue over immediate desire, while remaining uncertain of the other's identity.
In simple terms: Kindness over desire, despite uncertainty.
Key Takeaway
Offer patient kindness.
Themes
love
ethics
patience
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
ethical
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- literary analysis
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
medieval literature
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance kindness with self‑respect?
- What risks arise when love is anonymous?
A Different Perspective
Kindness may be misinterpreted.
