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Brain Quote by William Shakespeare

“But love, first learned in a lady's eyes, Lives not alone immured in the brain; But, with the motion of all elements, Courses as swift as thought in every power, And gives to every power a double power, Above their functions and their offices.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“But love, first learned in a lady's eyes, Lives not alone immured in the brain; But, with the motion of all elements, Courses as swift as thought in every power, And gives to every power a double power, Above their functions and their offices.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, Act 1, Scene 2, 1611

Love is learned through observation and spreads quickly, empowering all aspects of life.

In simple terms: Seeing love inspires it in everything.

Key Takeaway

Observe love to let it influence your actions.

Themes

love perception empowerment

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • education
  • leadership
  • creative work

Key Concepts

human nature emotions influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can love be cultivated responsibly?
  • What limits exist on love's influence?
A Different Perspective

Love may be idealized and not always reciprocal.

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