Quote by William Shakespeare
Yet but three come one more.Two of both kinds make up four.Ere she comes curst and sad.Cupid is a knavish lad.Thus to make poor females mad.
Summary
This quote refers to the manipulative nature of love, symbolized by the mischievous Cupid. It signifies that three people are involved in a romantic entanglement, with the possibility of one more person becoming involved. Two people from each gender are required to make up a couple, resulting in four individuals. The impending arrival of the fourth person is described as "curst and sad," suggesting that it may lead to conflict and unhappiness. Cupid's mischievousness is portrayed as the cause of distress and madness in love-stricken women.