Alteration Quote by William Shakespeare
““Love is not love which alters it when alteration finds, or bends with the remover to remove: O no! It is an ever fixed mark that looks on tempests and is never shaken; it is the star to every wandering bark whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken. Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, but bears it out, even to the edge of doom.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act III, Scene 3, 1611
True love remains constant despite change, hardship, and time, serving as an unshakable guide like a star for lost sailors.
In simple terms: Love is steadfast and enduring.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate love that endures trials.
Themes
love
constancy
faith
guidance
resilience
Mood
hopeful
romantic
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- friendship support
- grief coping
- spiritual devotion
Key Concepts
eternal love
metaphorical navigation
emotional stability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maintain love through adversity?
- What does love look like in everyday life?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing love may ignore realistic relationship challenges.
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