the fire seven times tried this; seven times tried that…
“the fire seven times tried this; seven times tried that judgement is that did never choose amiss some there be that shadows kiss; such have but a shadows bliss, there be fool alive, i wis silverd o'er, and so was this Take what wife you will to bed I will ever be your head. So be gone; you are sped.”
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 reflects on repeated attempts, judgments, shadows, and a cryptic declaration of authority over a partner, ending with a dismissal.
In simple terms: Repeated attempts and cryptic authority.
Consider the weight of repeated judgments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marriage negotiations
- personal conflict
- self‑assertion
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “shadows kiss” symbolize?
- How does authority affect partnership?
The cryptic language may obscure meaning, limiting clarity.