Quote by William Shakespeare
O Mistress mine, where are you roaming?O, stay and hear; your true love's coming,That can sing both high and low:Trip no further, pretty sweeting;Journeys end in lovers meeting,Every wise man's son doth know.What is love? 'Tis not hereafter;Present mirth hath present laughter;What's to come is still unsure:In delay there lies not plenty;Then, come kiss me, sweet and twenty,Youth's a stuff will not endure.
Summary
This quote is from Shakespeare's play, "Twelfth Night." It reflects a lover's plea for their significant other to stay and listen, as their true love is approaching. It suggests that love is found in the present moment and that enjoyment and laughter should be experienced now, rather than waiting for a future that is uncertain. The speaker emphasizes the fleeting nature of youth, encouraging their loved one to embrace the passion of their relationship at its peak.