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Love comforteth like sunshine after rain, But Lust's…

“Love comforteth like sunshine after rain, But Lust's effect is tempest after sun; Love's gentle spring doth always fresh remain, Lust's winter comes ere summer half be done; Love surfeits not, Lust like a glutton dies; Love is all truth, Lust full of forged lies.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Love comforteth like sunshine after rain, But Lust's effect is tempest after sun; Love's gentle spring doth always fresh remain, Lust's winter comes ere summer half be done; Love surfeits not, Lust like a glutton dies; Love is all truth, Lust full of forged lies.”

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 steady, renewing force that sustains truth, while lust is a fleeting, destructive impulse that leads to falsehoods and emptiness.

In simple terms: Love nourishes; lust consumes.

Key Takeaway

Love endures, lust erodes.

Themes

love lust truth impermanence desire morality

Mood

reflective cautious thoughtful

Type

aphilosophical didactic poetic

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • personal introspection
  • moral teaching
  • literary analysis
  • counseling

Key Concepts

contrast metaphor nature ethical dichotomy

Practical Applications

  • guiding ethical decisions
  • exploring emotional health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to love sustainably?
  • How does lust undermine authenticity?
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