Capers Quote by William Shakespeare
“We that are true lovers run into strange capers; but as all is mortal in nature, so is all nature in love mortal in folly.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Comedy of Errors, 1594
Love is vulnerable to folly, yet both love and foolishness are fleeting.
In simple terms: Love and folly are both temporary.
Key Takeaway
Accept love’s impermanence.
Themes
love
mortality
folly
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
human nature
transience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does embracing impermanence change your relationships?
- How does recognizing folly improve love?
A Different Perspective
Romantic idealism may overlook practical realities.
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