Quote by Matthew Prior

Fantastic tyrant of the amorous heart. How hard thy yoke, how cruel thy dart. Those escape your anger who refuse your sway, and those are punished most, who most obey.


Fantastic tyrant of the amorous heart. How hard thy yoke, ho

Summary

This quote captures the essence of love as an all-powerful and often overwhelming force. It portrays love as a master, referred to as a "fantastic tyrant," exercising control and wielding a hurtful "dart" that inflicts pain. It suggests that those who resist love's influence manage to escape its consequences, while those who submit completely face the harshest of punishments. The quote highlights the paradoxical nature of love, simultaneously luring and punishing those who fall under its spell.

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Love
By Matthew Prior
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