I love Love - though he has wings, And like light can flee, But above all other things, Spirit, I love thee - Thou art love and life! Oh come, Make once more my heart thy home.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shelley passionately declares love for love itself, equating it with spirit, life, and a home for the heart.
- In plain terms
- He loves love as spirit and life, a home for the heart.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace love as a vital, life‑affirming force.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does loving love mean for daily life?
- How can love become a home for the heart?
Another view
The exuberance may feel excessive to some readers.
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