Quote by William Shakespeare

Sweets grown common lose their dear delight.

Sweets grown common lose their dear delight.

Summary

This quote suggests that when something becomes easily accessible and commonplace, it loses its appeal and excitement. It indicates that the value and enjoyment of something diminishes over time when it loses its sense of rarity or exclusivity. This can also be applied to various aspects of life, such as relationships or possessions, emphasizing the idea that familiarity often diminishes the specialness or novelty of something.

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By William Shakespeare

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