Quote by Donne, John

O, if thou car'st not whom I love alas, thou lov'st not me.

O, if thou car'st not whom I love alas, thou lov'st not me.

Summary

This quote implies that if someone truly loves another person, they should care about who and what the other person loves. It suggests that indifference and apathy towards the loved one's interests and affections can be perceived as a lack of genuine love. The speaker expresses their yearning for their loved one to understand and value their own desires and attachments, emphasizing the importance of reciprocity and mutual consideration in a loving relationship.

By Donne, John

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