Ease would recant Vows made in pain, as violent and void.
Interpretation
This quote expresses that promises made in times of distress are often untrustworthy and can be easily retracted.
John Milton suggests that vows or commitments made when one is suffering or in pain lack sincerity and strength. Such promises, born out of despair, are often deemed invalid and may not hold up in happier or more stable times. The notion implies that real commitments should be made when one is clear of mind and heart, and not under duress.
In practice
This quote can be used in a discussion about the importance of genuine commitments in relationships.
They, looking back, all the eastern side beheld Of Paradise, so late their happy seat, Waved over by that flaming brand, the gate With dreadful faces thronged and fiery arms: Some natural tears they dropped, but wiped them soon; The world was all before them, where to choose Their place of rest, and Providence their guide; They, hand in hand, with wandering steps and slow, Through Eden took their solitary way.
The stars, that nature hung in heaven, and filled their lamps with everlasting oil, give due light to the misled and lonely traveller.
Ev'n them who kept thy truth so pure of old, When all our fathers worshipp'd stocks and stones.
Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss
The end of all learning is to know God, and out of that knowledge to love and imitate Him.
Apt words have power to suage the tumors of a troubled mind.
It's a cold bowl of chili when love lets you down.
Then all this became history. Your hand found mine. Life rushed to my fingers like a blood clot. Oh, my carpenter, the fingers are rebuilt. They dance with yours.
Love, however, cannot be forbidden. The more that flame is covered up, the hotter it burns. Also love can always find a way. It was impossible that these two whose hearts were on fire should be kept apart. (Pyramus and Thisbe)
You gave me back the paradise That I thought I lost for good You helped me find the reasons why It took me by surprise that you understood You knew all along What I never wanted to say Until I learned to love myself I was never ever lovin' anybody else.
When a man's hand touches the hand of a woman, they both touch the heart of eternity.
The cat does not offer services. The cat offers itself. Of course he wants care and shelter. You don't buy love for nothing.
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