Quote by John Donne

I am two fools, I know, for loving, and for saying so in whining poetry.

I am two fools, I know, for loving, and for saying so in whi

Summary

In this quote, the speaker acknowledges that they possess two foolish characteristics. The first being the inclination to love, which often leads to vulnerability and the risk of getting hurt. The second being the tendency to express their feelings through sentimental and exaggerated poetry. By this admission, the speaker is aware of their own vulnerability and self-awareness of their weaknesses in both loving and expressing it.

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Poetry

By John Donne

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