Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
Here is a minute. It may be my love is dead, but here is a minute to kneel over the grave and pray by it.

Summary
This quote suggests that the speaker has lost a loved one and acknowledges the possibility that their love may no longer be alive. However, they still value and cherish the memories, emotions, and connection they shared. The speaker takes a moment to symbolically pay their respects to the past relationship by kneeling down at its "grave" and offering a prayer, indicating a willingness to reflect and seek solace in their own way.