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“Love comforteth like sunshine after rain, But Lust's effect is tempest after sun; Love's gentle spring doth always fresh remain, Lust's winter comes ere summer half be done; Love surfeits not, Lust like a glutton dies; Love is all truth, Lust full of forged lies.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Love comforteth like sunshine after rain, But Lust's effect is tempest after sun; Love's gentle spring doth always fresh remain, Lust's winter comes ere summer half be done; Love surfeits not, Lust like a glutton dies; Love is all truth, Lust full of forged lies.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Love is a steady, renewing force that sustains truth, while lust is a fleeting, destructive impulse that leads to falsehoods and emptiness.

In simple terms: Love nourishes; lust consumes.

Key Takeaway

Love endures, lust erodes.

Themes

love lust truth impermanence desire morality

Mood

reflective cautious thoughtful

Type

aphilosophical didactic poetic

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • personal introspection
  • moral teaching
  • literary analysis
  • counseling

Key Concepts

contrast metaphor nature ethical dichotomy

Practical Applications

  • guiding ethical decisions
  • exploring emotional health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to love sustainably?
  • How does lust undermine authenticity?
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