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“I have a sickness doctors can't cure, Inexorably pulling me to the well of my destruction, Consented to be a sacrifice, killed for her love, Eager, like the drunk gulping wine mixed with poison, Shameless were those my nights, Yet my soul loved them beyond all passion.” quote by Ibn Hazm
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““I have a sickness doctors can't cure, Inexorably pulling me to the well of my destruction, Consented to be a sacrifice, killed for her love, Eager, like the drunk gulping wine mixed with poison, Shameless were those my nights, Yet my soul loved them beyond all passion.””

Ibn Hazm

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker describes an irresistible, self‑destructive love that feels like a disease, yet they accept it as a sacrifice for the beloved.

In simple terms: A painful love that feels like a curse, yet is embraced.

Key Takeaway

Recognize when love becomes harmful and seek healthier paths.

Themes

love self‑destruction sacrifice passion

Mood

conflicted melancholic

Type

poetic dramatic

When to use this quote

  • toxic relationships
  • unrequited love
  • self‑harm
  • emotional dependency

Key Concepts

fatalism addiction romantic idealism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you sacrifice your well‑being for love?
  • How can you break the cycle of self‑destructive affection?
A Different Perspective

Love can blind judgment and lead to self‑sabotage.

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