Alas Quote by William Shakespeare
“Alas, how love can trifle with itself!”
About This Quote
Source Play: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act III, Scene 2, 1595
Love can be frivolous and self‑indulgent, treating itself as a game, highlighting its irrational and capricious nature.
In simple terms: Love can be foolish and self‑playing.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love’s irrationality.
Themes
love
foolishness
play
irrationality
self‑indulgence
Mood
wry
insightful
Type
dramatic
poetic
When to use this quote
- courtship
- creative writing
- relationship counseling
- theatre performance
Key Concepts
romantic folly
human desire
psychological play
Questions to Reflect On
- When does love become destructive?
- How can we balance passion with reason?
A Different Perspective
Love’s triviality can cause real harm.
