Men are but children of a larger growth, Our appetites as apt to change as theirs, And full as craving too, and full as vain.
John DrydenRead
Fool, not to know that love endures no tie,_x000D_ _x000D_ And Jove but laughs at lovers' perjury.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is not bound by any ties, and betrayal in love is often met with indifference by the gods.
In this quote, John Dryden expresses the idea that true love is a transcendent force that endures beyond any constraints or betrayals. The mention of Jove, the king of the gods in Roman mythology, suggests that divine powers only mock those who betray their lovers, illustrating the strength and resilience of love despite human flaws and failures.
Themes
LoveBetrayalEnduranceDivineRelationship
In practice
Example use cases
In a romantic speech during a wedding, one might reference this quote to emphasize the enduring nature of love.
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