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“Prepare, You lovers, to know Love a thing of moods: Not like hard life, of laws.” quote by George Meredith
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“Prepare, You lovers, to know Love a thing of moods: Not like hard life, of laws.”

George Meredith

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Love of the Poet", 1865

Love is unpredictable and changes like moods, unlike rigid laws or hard life; it cannot be forced or codified.

In simple terms: Love is changeable, not like fixed rules.

Key Takeaway

Accept love’s fluid nature.

Themes

love emotion change relationships

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • creative writing
  • relationship counseling
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

mood variability romantic idealism human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can we predict love’s shifts?
  • How do we balance love’s spontaneity with commitment?
A Different Perspective

Attempting to control love can cause resentment.

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