Bounds Quote by William Shakespeare

“I do not seek to quench your love's hot fire, But qualify the fire's extreme rage, Lest it should burn above the bounds of reason.” quote by William Shakespeare — Download Open image

“I do not seek to quench your love's hot fire, But qualify the fire's extreme rage, Lest it should burn above the bounds of reason.”

William Shakespeare

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