It was my shame, and now it is my boast, That I have loved you rather more than most.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker turns shame into a boast about having loved more than others.
- In plain terms
- I am proud that I loved you more than most people do.
- What can you take from it?
- Loving deeply can be a source of pride despite shame.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can love be a badge of honor?
- Is loving too much a shame or a boast?
Another view
Loving more than others is not always a virtue.
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