Behold, when thy face is made bare, he that loved thee…
““Behold, when thy face is made bare, he that loved thee shall hate; Thy face shall be no more fair at the fall of thy fate For thy life shall fall as a leaf and be shed as the rain; And the veil of thine head shall be grief, and the crown shall be pain.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love can turn to hatred and suffering when fate changes, leading to loss and pain.
In simple terms: Love may become hate with misfortune.
Accept impermanence of emotions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationship breakdown
- grief processing
- personal crisis
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope with love turning sour?
- What can you learn from inevitable loss?
Not all love endures; external forces shape outcomes.