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“A thousand times good night. A thousand times the worse, to want thy light. Love goes toward love as schoolboys from their books, but love from love, toward school with heavy looks.” quote by William Shakespeare
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““A thousand times good night. A thousand times the worse, to want thy light. Love goes toward love as schoolboys from their books, but love from love, toward school with heavy looks.””

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

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

Love is a restless force that draws people together and apart, like students leaving books for love and returning with burdens.

In simple terms: Love pulls us away from study and back with heavy feelings.

Key Takeaway

Recognize love's pull and its costs.

Themes

love conflict youth

Mood

melancholic thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • courtship
  • friendship
  • personal growth
  • academic focus

Key Concepts

romantic longing emotional turbulence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does love teach us about priorities?
  • How do we balance love and duty?
A Different Perspective

Love may cause distraction and sorrow.

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