If all the world and love were young, And truth in every…
“If all the world and love were young, And truth in every shepherd's tongue, These pretty pleasures might me move To live with thee, and be thy love.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Youthful love and truth are idealized, but reality may differ.
In simple terms: Young love is ideal but fragile.
Cherish love while it lasts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- courtship
- poetry
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance ideal love with reality?
- What does truth mean in love?
Idealism can clash with reality.