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It is good to love in a moderate degree; to distraction…

“It is good to love in a moderate degree; to distraction, it is not good; but to love to entire distraction, is the thing that my master's doing.” quote by Plautus
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“It is good to love in a moderate degree; to distraction, it is not good; but to love to entire distraction, is the thing that my master's doing.”

Plautus

About This Quote

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

Moderation in love prevents distraction, while excessive love can dominate one's actions like a master’s influence.

In simple terms: Too much love can become all‑consuming.

Key Takeaway

Seek balanced affection.

Themes

love moderation distraction control mastery

Mood

reflective philosophical

Type

advice literary

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal development
  • mental health counseling

Key Concepts

emotional regulation personal boundaries psychology of attachment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What is a healthy balance of love?
  • How does obsession affect daily life?
A Different Perspective

Cultural context may differ from modern views on love.

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