Quote by John Donne
Take me to you, imprison me, for I, except you enthrall me, never shall be free, nor ever chaste, except you ravish me.
Summary
This quote, often attributed to the 17th-century metaphysical poet John Donne, encapsulates the paradoxical nature of love and desire. The speaker longs to be captured by their beloved, as they believe that only under their enchantment can true freedom and purity be attained. It conveys the overwhelming power of love, suggesting that complete surrender to it is the only path to a fulfilling and passionate existence. By using intense language and vivid imagery, Donne conveys the enthralling and transformative nature of love in a concise yet evocative statement.
Topics
Infatuation
By John Donne