Let us love nobly, and live, and add again Years and years…
““Let us love nobly, and live, and add again Years and years unto years, till we attain To write threescore: this is the second of our reign Love was as subtly catched, as a disease; But being got it is a treasure sweet, Which to defend is harder than to get: And ought not be profaned on either part, For though 'tis got by chance,'tis kept by art””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love is a treasured, hard‑to‑defend disease that must be earned and protected.
In simple terms: Love is a precious, difficult disease to keep.
Key Takeaway
Protect love as a valuable treasure.
Themes
love
treasure
vulnerability
artistic expression
Mood
passionate
reflective
poetic
Type
literary
romantic
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- creative writing
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
metaphor
poetic paradox
human desire
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes love feel like a disease?
- How do we protect love without suffocating it?
A Different Perspective
Love can be both a blessing and a burden.