Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Life is thorny; and youth is vain; And to be wroth with one we love Doth work like madness in the brain

Life is thorny; and youth is vain; And to be wroth with one

Summary

This quote emphasizes the challenging nature of life and the futility of youthful pursuits. It also warns about the destructive power of anger towards someone we care about, which can lead to a state of madness and irrationality. In essence, it implies that life is filled with difficulties, and allowing anger to dominate our emotions in relationships can have disastrous consequences on our mental well-being.

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