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“Love resistless in fight, all yield at a glance of thine eye, Love who pillowed all night on a maiden's cheek dost lie, Over the upland holds. Shall mortals not yield to thee?” quote by Sophocles
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““Love resistless in fight, all yield at a glance of thine eye, Love who pillowed all night on a maiden's cheek dost lie, Over the upland holds. Shall mortals not yield to thee?””

Sophocles

About This Quote

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

Love can be both tender and fierce, overwhelming even the strongest, and can compel mortals to surrender.

In simple terms: Love is powerful and can dominate.

Key Takeaway

Respect love’s overwhelming force.

Themes

love power human frailty

Mood

tragic poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • family bonds
  • political alliances
  • personal crises

Key Concepts

mythology emotion destiny

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does love become destructive?
  • How can we balance love with reason?
A Different Perspective

Love may blind judgment and cause loss.

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