John Boyle O'Reilly: Quotes about love

John Boyle O'Reilly was Irish-born poet and novelist. Explore interesting quotes on love.
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“For the love that is purest and sweetest
Has a kiss of desire on the lips.”

John Boyle O'Reilly

A White Rose, lines 7-8, in In Bohemia (1886), p. 24.

Love , Kiss

“The world is large when weary leagues two loving hearts divide
But the world is small when your enemy is loose on the other side.”

John Boyle O'Reilly

Distance.

Love , World , Heart

“The red rose whispers of passion,
And the white rose breathes of love;
O, the red rose is a falcon,
And the white rose is a dove.”

John Boyle O'Reilly

A White Rose, lines 1-4, in In Bohemia (1886), p. 24.

Love , Passion

“You gave me the key of your heart, my love;
Then why did you make me knock?
Oh that was yesterday, saints above!
And last night—I changed the lock!”

John Boyle O'Reilly

Constancy.

Love , Change , Heart , Night