Quote by Oscar Wilde
She is all the great heroines of the world in one. She is more than an individual. I love her, and I must make her love me. I want to make Romeo jealous. I want the dead lovers of the world to hear our laughter, and grow sad. I want a breath of our passion to stir dust into consciousness, to wake their ashes into pain.
Summary
This quote reflects an intense and almost desperate desire to possess someone and be loved by them. The speaker sees the person they love as embodying all the heroic qualities of iconic female characters. They wish to invoke jealousy in others, particularly Romeo, and evoke emotions in those who have lost love. The speaker's passion is so strong that they want the echo of their love to ignite pain and longing even in those who have passed away.
Topics
Romance
By Oscar Wilde
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