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But love that comes too late, Like a remorseful pardon…

“But love that comes too late, Like a remorseful pardon slowly carried, To the great sender turns a sour offense, Crying, 'That's good that's gone.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“But love that comes too late, Like a remorseful pardon slowly carried, To the great sender turns a sour offense, Crying, 'That's good that's gone.”

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.

Late love feels like a regretful pardon, turning goodwill into sorrow.

In simple terms: Love delayed brings sorrow.

Key Takeaway

Accept timing of love.

Themes

love regret timing

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

Human emotion tragic irony

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does delayed love teach you?
  • Can forgiveness heal the sour offense?
A Different Perspective

May not apply to all love experiences.

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