I love thee with the breath, smiles, tears, of all my life… — Elizabeth Barrett Browning | Printable Wall Art

“I love thee with the breath, smiles, tears, of all my life; and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death.”

Words by Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) — English poet, author of Sonnets from the Portuguese.

About this quote

This famous expression of devotion describes a love that encompasses every moment of earthly existence, both joyful and sad. The speaker pledges that this passion is not merely physical or temporary, but a spiritual bond that will endure beyond mortality itself, growing even stronger in the afterlife if permitted. It captures the ideal of an all-consuming, eternal affection.

These lines form the climax of Sonnet 43 from Elizabeth Barrett Browning's 1850 collection, Sonnets from the Portuguese. Written for her future husband, Robert Browning, the sequence explores her deep personal feelings during their secret courtship.

People often hang this print in the bedroom or main living area to celebrate lasting marital affection.

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