Quote by Richard Lovelace

Then Love, I beg, when next thou takest thy bow, Thy angry shafts, and dost heart-chasing go, Pass rascal deer, strike me the largest doe.

Then Love, I beg, when next thou takest thy bow, Thy angry s

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In this quote, the speaker is addressing the deity of Love, urging them to use their arrows of love on a worthier target. By referring to themselves as a "rascal deer" and asking Love to aim at the biggest doe, the speaker is showcasing their humility and suggesting that they are unworthy of Love's attention. This quote reflects the speaker's willingness to sacrifice their own desires and redirect Love's focus elsewhere.

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By Richard Lovelace

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