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“What is love? 'Tis not hereafter. Present mirth hath present laughter. What’s to come is still unsure. In delay there lies no plenty. Then come kiss me, sweet and twenty. Youth’s a stuff will not endure.” quote by William Shakespeare
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““What is love? 'Tis not hereafter. Present mirth hath present laughter. What’s to come is still unsure. In delay there lies no plenty. Then come kiss me, sweet and twenty. Youth’s a stuff will not endure.””

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Comedy of Errors, 1594

Love is fleeting and uncertain; cherish present joy rather than future promises.

In simple terms: Enjoy love now, not later.

Key Takeaway

Live fully in the present moment.

Themes

love impermanence joy

Mood

hopeful philosophical

Type

poetic reflective

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • friendships
  • creative pursuits
  • daily interactions

Key Concepts

Existentialism carpe diem

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you savor current moments?
  • What does uncertainty teach about love?
A Different Perspective

Future expectations can diminish present happiness.

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