Quote by William Shakespeare

Love is heavy and light, bright and dark, hot and cold, sick and healthy, asleep and awake- its everything except what it is! (Act 1, scene 1)

Love is heavy and light, bright and dark, hot and cold, sick

Summary

This quote from Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet" portrays love as a complex and contradictory force. It suggests that love encompasses both positive and negative aspects, constantly shifting and fluctuating. Love is described as heavy and light, bright and dark, indicating that it has the power to bring both joy and pain. It can be compared to being both hot and cold, sick and healthy, and even asleep and awake; implying that love can be unpredictable and volatile. Ultimately, the quote suggests that love is an all-encompassing and multifaceted experience that defies simple definition.

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By William Shakespeare

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