Cupid and my Campaspe play'd At cards for kisses - Cupid…
“Cupid and my Campaspe play'd At cards for kisses - Cupid paid: He stakes his quiver, bow, and arrows, His mother's doves, and team of sparrows; Loses them too; then down he throws The coral of his lips, the rose Growing one's cheek (but none knows how); With these, the crystal of his brow, And then the dimple of his chin: All these did my Campaspe win. At last he set her both his eyes - She won, and Cupid blind did rise. O Love! has she done this for thee? What shall, alas! become of me?”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lover uses many charms and gifts to win affection, but ultimately love can blind both parties.
In simple terms: Love uses tricks and gifts, yet can blind.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love’s blind spots.
Themes
love
courtship
deception
gift-giving
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
dramatic
When to use this quote
- dating
- courtship
- gift exchange
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
romantic pursuit
ego
vulnerability
Questions to Reflect On
- What gifts have you offered for love?
- Do you see love’s blind spots?
A Different Perspective
Love’s blindness can cause misjudgment.