Quote by John Heywood

And ones their hastie heate a littell controlde, Than perceiue they well, hotte love soone colde. And whan hasty witlesse mirth is mated weele, Good to be mery and wise, they thinke and feele.

And ones their hastie heate a littell controlde, Than percei

Summary

This quote implies that when people calm down and think rationally, they realize that passionate love can quickly fade away. Similarly, when reckless and thoughtless excitement is tempered, they understand the importance of being both joyful and wise. It suggests that impulsive emotions and fleeting moments of happiness should be balanced with wisdom and long-term thinking.

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