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All my care is you, and all my pleasure yours.

“All my care is you, and all my pleasure yours.” quote by Sophocles
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““All my care is you, and all my pleasure yours.””

Sophocles

About This Quote

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

The speaker places the beloved above all else, making their happiness his own.

In simple terms: Love makes another's joy his own.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize loved ones' happiness.

Themes

love selflessness devotion

Mood

affectionate devotional

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • family relationships
  • romantic partnership
  • friendship
  • caregiving

Key Concepts

classical tragedy personal sacrifice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance caring for others with caring for yourself?
  • What limits exist when you give all your joy to another?
A Different Perspective

May overlook self‑care and personal boundaries.

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