Where did the phrase I could not love thee half so much loved honor more come from?

"I could not love thee half so much, loved I not honour more" is a line from the poem "To Lucasta, Going to the Wars" by Richard Lovelace (1618-1658). The poem expresses the speaker's love for Lucasta and his commitment to honor and duty. The speaker argues that his love for Lucasta is made stronger by his sense of honor and his willingness to risk his life in battle. The poem is considered one of the finest examples of Cavalier poetry, a genre of English poetry that flourished in the mid-17th century. Cavalier poetry is known for its elegance, wit, and celebration of sensual pleasure.