To be in love- where scorn is bought with groans, Coy…
“To be in love- where scorn is bought with groans, Coy looks with heart-sore sighs, one fading moment's mirth With twenty watchful, weary, tedious nights; If haply won, perhaps a hapless gain; If lost, why then a grievous labour won; However, but a folly bought with wit, Or else a wit by folly vanquished.”
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 portrayed as a painful, exhausting pursuit that can feel like a foolish gamble.
In simple terms: Love can be exhausting and foolish.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love's costs before diving in.
Themes
love
pain
foolishness
exhaustion
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- courtship
- long-distance relationships
- unrequited love
- marriage
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
Romantic idealism
human vulnerability
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the hidden costs of your romantic pursuits?
- Is love worth the emotional toll?
A Different Perspective
Love may bring more suffering than joy.