But to see her was to love her; Love but her, and love for ever. Had we never lov'd sae kindly, Had we never lov'd sae blindly, Never met-or never parted, We had ne'er been broken-hearted.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Seeing her led to instant love; the speaker regrets that loving her caused heartbreak.
- In plain terms
- I loved her quickly, but it broke my heart.
- What can you take from it?
- Loving deeply risks pain.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Was it worth it?
- Do you regret loving?
Another view
Not all love leads to heartbreak.
More from Robert Burns
Ae fond kiss, and then we sever; Ae farewell, alas, forever!
Permalink to quote #56 It was a' for our rightfu' King We left fair Scotland's strand.
Permalink to quote #58 Chords that vibrate sweetest pleasure Thrill the deepest notes of woe.
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