Quote by William Shakespeare

Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs. Being purged a fire sparkling in lovers eyes, being vexed a sea nourished with lovers tears, What is it else? A madness most discreet, A choking gall and a perserving sweet.

Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs. Being purged a

Summary

This quote by William Shakespeare portrays love as a complex and contradictory emotion. It likens love to smoke, indicating its ephemeral nature and the intensity of emotions it evokes. Love can ignite a passionate fire within lovers' eyes but can also create turmoil and nourish a sea of tears. It is portrayed as both a discreet madness and a bitter and sweet experience. This quote captures the essence of love as a powerful and transformative force that encompasses a range of emotions.

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