Every atom of your flesh is as dear as to my own in pain and sickness it would still be dear Every atom of your flesh is as dear as to my own in pain and sickness it would still be dear is a quote from the novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bront - The novel's male protagonist Edward Rochester expresses his deep and passionate love for Jane In this quote Rochester is expressing his profound affection for Jane He is essentially saying that every tiny part of her physical being represented by every atom of your flesh is as precious to him as his own He goes on to say that even in times of pain and illness when Jane might be suffering or in a vulnerable state she remains dear to him This declaration of love shows the depth of Rochester's feelings for Jane It highlights his willingness