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“These violent delights have violent ends,And in their triumph die,like fire and powder,Wich , as they kiss, consume...” quote by William Shakespeare
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“These violent delights have violent ends,And in their triumph die,like fire and powder,Wich , as they kiss, consume...”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: Romeo and Juliet, Act 3 Scene 1, 1597

Intense passion can lead to destructive outcomes, as love and violence intertwine.

In simple terms: Passionate love can become deadly.

Key Takeaway

Beware of unchecked desire.

Themes

love violence tragedy

Mood

dramatic tragic

Type

theatrical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • emotional health

Key Concepts

Fatal attraction self-destruction

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can passion be channeled positively?
  • What signs indicate love turning harmful?
A Different Perspective

The quote may romanticize destructive love.

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