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“Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom.” quote by William Shakespeare
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““Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom.””

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 endures beyond time and physical decay, persisting even in the face of death.

In simple terms: Love lasts despite time and death.

Key Takeaway

Trust in love’s lasting power.

Themes

love time mortality eternity

Mood

romantic hopeful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • celebrating enduring relationships
  • confronting fear of loss
  • writing poetry about love

Key Concepts

romantic idealism philosophical resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love truly defy time?
  • What does love mean when faced with mortality?
A Different Perspective

Love may be idealized; reality can differ.

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