Blood Quote by William Shakespeare
“All fancy-sick she is and pale of cheer, with sighs of love, that costs the fresh blood dear.”
About This Quote
Source Play: "The Tempest", Act 1, Scene 2, 1611
Excessive indulgence in luxury leads to emotional emptiness and costly love.
In simple terms: Too much luxury can empty the heart.
Key Takeaway
Balance pleasure with substance.
Themes
luxury
emptiness
love
cost
emotional health
Mood
melancholic
critical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- consumer habits
- relationship expectations
- financial planning
Key Concepts
materialism
psychology of desire
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What is the true cost of extravagant love?
- How does excess affect emotional well‑being?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize suffering.
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