Quote by William Shakespeare

Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks within his bending sickle's compass come.

Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks within h

Summary

This quote from William Shakespeare's Sonnet 116 suggests that love is not affected by the passage of time. Despite the deterioration and aging that Time inflicts upon people, love remains unaffected by these changes. The imagery of "rosy lips and cheeks" represents the physical beauty that fades over time, while "Time's sickle" symbolizes the swift passing of time. The quote implies that love transcends physical appearances and endures beyond the limitations imposed by Time, emphasizing the enduring and eternal nature of true love.

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