Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Thou art to me a delicious torment.

Thou art to me a delicious torment.

Summary

This quote conveys a paradoxical mix of pleasure and pain in a romantic relationship. The speaker suggests that the person they are addressing is both delightful and agonizing to be around. It implies a complex and intense emotional connection, acknowledging that the interaction with this individual brings both joy and a form of torment. The phrase captures the contradictory nature of love, where the presence of someone loved deeply can simultaneously evoke both pleasure and anguish.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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