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Oh, injurious love, that respites me a life, whose very…

“Oh, injurious love, that respites me a life, whose very comfort is still a dying horror” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Oh, injurious love, that respites me a life, whose very comfort is still a dying horror”

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.

The speaker describes love as a painful yet life‑sustaining force, a paradox of comfort and horror.

In simple terms: Love is both comforting and terrifying.

Key Takeaway

Accept love’s paradoxical nature.

Themes

love paradox pain

Mood

melancholic intense

Type

poetic dramatic

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • grief
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

romanticism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love comfort you?
  • When has love felt like a horror?
A Different Perspective

Love can also be destructive.

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