Causes Quote by William Shakespeare
“I love thee so, that, maugre all thy pride, Nor wit nor reason can my passion hide. Do not extort thy reasons from this clause, For that I woo, thou therefore hast no cause But rather reason thus with reason fetter, Love sought is good, but given unsought better.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Romeo and Juliet, Act 2 Scene 2, 1595
The speaker declares love so intense it overwhelms pride and reason, refusing rational justification for the feeling.
In simple terms: Love overwhelms logic and pride.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love without overanalyzing.
Themes
love
pride
reason
passion
Mood
passionate
conflicted
Type
poetic
dramatic
When to use this quote
- confessing love
- defending affection
- overcoming pride
- expressing vulnerability
Key Concepts
Romanticism
emotional intensity
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love exist without reason?
- How do we balance pride and affection?
A Different Perspective
Love may be irrational and can conflict with rational thought.
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