Quote by Alexander Pope

Is it, in Heav'n, a crime to love too well? To bear too tender, or too firm a heart, To act a lover's or a Roman's part? Is there no bright reversion in the sky, For those who greatly think, or bravely die?


Is it, in Heav'n, a crime to love too well? To bear too tend

Summary

This quote, from Alexander Pope's poem "Eloisa to Abelard," raises questions about the moral judgment of loving intensely. It contemplates whether having an overwhelming capacity for love or displaying intense emotions should be considered a fault. The speaker also wonders if there are rewards or a heavenly afterlife reserved for those who possess great intellect and courage. The quote ultimately challenges societal norms and seeks to rethink the notions of love, virtue, and divine justice.

By Alexander Pope
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