Barren Quote by Samuel Daniel
“Love is a sickness full of woes, All remedies refusing; A plant that with most cutting grows, Most barren with best using.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Love's Sickness" (c. 1600)
Love is a painful illness; remedies fail; it grows stronger when cut, withers when used.
In simple terms: Love hurts, hard to heal, worsens when hurt.
Treat love gently, avoid harsh actions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- romantic conflict
- self‑care
- mental health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you heal a painful love?
- When is love too damaging?
Intense love can become toxic.