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“Thus grief still treads upon the heels of pleasure; Married in haste, we may repent at leisure.” quote by William Congreve
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“Thus grief still treads upon the heels of pleasure; Married in haste, we may repent at leisure.”

William Congreve

About This Quote

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

Pleasure and grief are intertwined; haste in marriage can lead to later regret.

In simple terms: Quick decisions in love may bring sorrow later.

Key Takeaway

Think before committing in love.

Themes

love regret impulsiveness

Mood

cautionary poetic

Type

dramatic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • courtship
  • marriage counseling
  • financial contracts
  • career moves

Key Concepts

philosophy human nature relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance passion and caution?
  • When is spontaneity beneficial?
A Different Perspective

Not all swift decisions are negative.

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