Love 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. Why so? More we enjoy it, more it dies; If not enjoyed, it sighing cries, Hey ho.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Love is a sickness" from 'Delia' collection, 1600s
Love brings pain and paradox; the more we indulge, the more it with, yet neglect also harms it.
In simple terms: Love is both healing and destructive.
Key Takeaway
Balance love’s intensity with mindful care.
Themes
love
paradox
pain
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- self‑care
- emotional health
Key Concepts
sickness
growth
neglect
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits do you set in love?
- How do you nurture love without overindulgence?
A Different Perspective
Love’s intensity can become toxic if unchecked.
