Love seeketh only Self to please, To bind another to its delight, Joys in another's loss of ease, And builds a hell in heaven's despite.

Summary

This quote suggests that love, when it is selfish and self-centered, is focused solely on satisfying its own desires. It seeks to control and manipulate others for its own pleasure, even finding joy in causing pain to the one it claims to love. This kind of love creates a sense of misery and disarray, contradicting the harmony and joy that is often associated with heavenly experiences.

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