Then grew a wrinkle on fair Venus' brow, The amber sweet…
“Then grew a wrinkle on fair Venus' brow, The amber sweet of love is turn'd to gall! Gloomy was Heaven; bright Phoebus did avow He would be coy, and would not love at all; Swearing no greater mischief could be wrought, Than love united to a jealous thought.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love turns sweet into bitter when jealousy intervenes.
In simple terms: Jealousy corrupts love’s sweetness.
Key Takeaway
Guard against jealousy in relationships.
Themes
love
jealousy
emotion
Mood
melancholic
dramatic
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- friendship
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
relationships
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How does jealousy affect you?
- Can love survive jealousy?
A Different Perspective
Jealousy can be rational; not always destructive.