Thank you, darling, for learning to play chess. It is an absolute necessity for any well organized family. (in a letter to his wife)
Alexander PushkinRead
I loved you: and, it may be, from my soul The former love has never gone away, But let it not recall to you my dole; I wish not sadden you in any way. I loved you silently, without hope, fully, In diffidence, in jealousy, in pain; I loved you so tenderly and truly, As let you else be loved by any man.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the deep and often unspoken love one can have for another, filled with both joy and sorrow.
In this poignant quote, Alexander Pushkin expresses a profound and unreciprocated love that remains in his heart despite the passage of time. The speaker acknowledges the pain and complexity of their feelings, wishing only happiness for the beloved, even if it means letting go. The sentiment captures the essence of love that is selfless and enduring, highlighting its ability to bring both joy and heartache.
Themes
LovePainSacrificeEmotionHeartbreak
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a reflective speech about the nature of unrequited love.
More from Alexander Pushkin
All quotes →I loved you; even now I may confess, Some embers of my love their fire retain; But do not let it cause you more distress, I do not want to sadden you again. Hopeless and tongue tied, yet I loved you dearly With pangs the jealous and the timid know; So tenderly I loved you, so sincerely, I pray God grant another love you so.
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I have outlasted all desire, My dreams and I have grown apart; My grief alone is left entire, The gleamings of an empty heart. The storms of ruthless dispensation Have struck my flowery garland numb, I live in lonely desolation And wonder when my end will come. Thus on a naked tree-limb, blasted By tardy winter's whistling chill, A single leaf which has outlasted Its season will be trembling still.
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My dreams, my dreams! What has become of their sweetness? What indeed has become of my youth?
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I do not like Moscow life. You live here not as you want to live, but as old women want you to.
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Thus people--so it seems to me-- Become good friends from sheer ennui.
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