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 preserving sweet.

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

Summary

This quote, often attributed to William Shakespeare, portrays love as a complex and contradictory force. It suggests that love can bring both joy and suffering. Love is compared to smoke produced by sighs, symbolizing its elusive and transient nature. It can ignite a passionate fire in a lover's eyes but also lead to turmoil, represented by a sea nourished with tears. The quote describes love as a discreet madness, implying that it can drive people to irrational behavior. Lastly, it characterizes love as a mixture of bitter and sweet experiences, acknowledging the paradoxical nature of this intense emotion.

By William Shakespeare

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