Answers Quote by William Shakespeare
“She marking them begins a wailing note And sings extemporally a woeful ditty How love makes young men thrall and old men dote How love is wise in folly, foolish-witty Her heavy anthem still concludes in woe, And still the choir of echoes answer so.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest (attributed)
Love can cause both youthful passion and aged devotion, mixing wisdom with folly.
In simple terms: Love mixes passion, age, wisdom, and foolishness.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love’s paradoxes.
Themes
love
age
wisdom
folly
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- inter‑generational bonds
- creative expression
Key Concepts
literature
emotions
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love change with age?
- When does love become folly?
A Different Perspective
Love’s intensity can be destructive.
