Quote by William Shakespeare

These violent delights have violent endsAnd in their triump die, like fire and powderWhich, as they kiss, consume

These violent delights have violent endsAnd in their triump

Summary

This quote from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet highlights the tragic nature of passionate love. It suggests that intense and reckless desires ultimately lead to destructive consequences. Comparing love to fire and powder, the quote implies that the very act of pursuing these violent delights results in their own downfall. It serves as a cautionary reminder that unchecked passion can have disastrous outcomes.

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Shakespeare Romeo And Juliet

By William Shakespeare

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