Nguyễn Du: Quotes about love

Nguyễn Du was Vietnamese poet. Explore interesting quotes on love.

Nguyễn Du: 24 quotes2 likes

“By lamplight turn these scented leaves and read
a tale of love recorded in old books.”

Source: The Tale of Kiều (1813), Lines 7–8

“As you must weigh and choose between your love
and filial duty, which will turn the scale?
She put aside all vows of love and troth—
a child first pays the debts of birth and care.”

Nguyễn Du The Tale of Kieu

Source: The Tale of Kiều (1813), Lines 601–604

“Henceforth I'm bound to you for life," he said.
"Call these small gifts a token of my love.”

Nguyễn Du The Tale of Kieu

Source: The Tale of Kiều (1813), Lines 355–356; quoted by Barack Obama, in "Remarks by President Obama in Address to the People of Vietnam" (24 May 2016) https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2016/05/24/remarks-president-obama-address-people-vietnam: "Please take from me this token of trust, so we can embark upon our 100-year journey together."