Quote by William Shakespeare

Lovers and madmen have such seething brainsSuch shaping fantasies, that apprehendMore than cool reason ever comprehends.

Lovers and madmen have such seething brainsSuch shaping fant

Summary

This quote from William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" speaks of the vibrant imaginations and passionate minds of lovers and madmen. It suggests that their intense emotions and unique perspectives allow them to grasp or perceive things beyond the scope of cool and rational thinking. It highlights the idea that emotions and madness can open up realms of understanding and insight that surpass the limitations of logic and rationality.

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Imagination Reason Fantasy Lovers Madmen

By William Shakespeare

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