What say you, can you love the gentleman? This night you…
““What say you, can you love the gentleman? This night you shall behold him at our feast. Read o'er the volume of young Paris' face, And find delight writ there with beauty's pen; Examine every married lineament, And see how one another lends content; And what obscured in this fair volume lies Find written in the margent of his eyes. This precious book of love, this unbound lover, To beautify him only lacks a cover. The fish lives in the sea, and 'tis much pride For fair without the fair within to hide. That book in many's eyes doth share the glory, That in gold clasps locks in the golden story. So shall you share all that he doth possess, By having him, making yourself no less.””
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 complex, layered narrative where true affection is hidden beneath appearances and social masks.
In simple terms: Love is deeper than looks.
Key Takeaway
Look beyond surface to understand love.
Themes
love
appearance
identity
Mood
romantic
poetic
Type
theatrical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- courtship
- social gatherings
- personal introspection
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
literary analysis
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize genuine love?
- What masks hide true feelings?
A Different Perspective
May idealize love unrealistically.