5 John Donne Quotes on Body

John Donne quotes on body

34. That subtle knot which makes us man: So must pure lovers' souls descend T' affections, and to faculties, Which sense may reach and apprehend, Else a great Prince in prison lies.

35. Love's mysteries in souls do grow, But yet the body is his book.

45. We understood Her by her sight; her pure, and eloquent blood Spoke in her cheeks, and so distinctly wrought, That one might almost say, her body thought.

47. Whilst my physicians by their love are grown Cosmographers, and their map, who lie Flat on this bed.

56. The Sestos and Abydos of her breasts Not of two lovers, but two loves the nests.