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Love why do we one passion call, When 'tis a compound of…

“Love why do we one passion call, When 'tis a compound of them all? Where hot and cold, where sharp and sweet, In all their equipages meet; Where pleasures mix'd with pains appear, Sorrow with joy, and hope with fear.” quote by Jonathan Swift
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“Love why do we one passion call, When 'tis a compound of them all? Where hot and cold, where sharp and sweet, In all their equipages meet; Where pleasures mix'd with pains appear, Sorrow with joy, and hope with fear.”

Jonathan Swift

About This Quote

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

Love blends opposing emotions, creating a complex mix of pleasure and pain, joy and sorrow, hope and fear.

In simple terms: Love mixes opposite feelings.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love’s contradictions.

Themes

love contradiction emotion duality

Mood

reflective melancholic thoughtful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • artistic expression
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

philosophy of love emotional complexity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What opposite emotions have you felt in love?
  • How do you reconcile joy and sorrow?
A Different Perspective

Love’s paradox can cause confusion; not all relationships balance opposites.

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