From moment then to moment their desire Gained strength, and wisdom fled before love's fire; Passion engulfed them, and these lovers lay Entwined together till the break of day.
Interpretation
This quote captures the overwhelming power of love, which often overrides reason and wisdom.
In this quote, Ferdowsi illustrates the intense emotions that accompany love, highlighting how desire can grow stronger in the face of passion. The imagery of lovers entwined until dawn symbolizes the timeless and consuming nature of their union, suggesting that love transcends rational thought and can lead to profound experiences that envelop individuals completely.
In practice
This quote can be shared at a wedding to emphasize the power of love between two people.
I turn to right and left, in all the earth I see no signs of justice, sense or worth: A man does evil deeds, and all his days Are filled with luck and universal praise; Another's good in all he does - he dies A wretched, broken man whom all despise.
I wondered why it was that places are so much lovelier when one is alone.
Love's very pain is sweet,_x000D_ _x000D_ But its reward is in the world divine_x000D_ _x000D_ Which, if not here, it builds beyond the grave.
You have to give others the opportunity to love who you love. If they don't accept it, it's their loss.
Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.
To her whose heart is my heart's quiet home,_x000D_ _x000D_ To my first Love, my Mother, on whose knee_x000D_ _x000D_ I learnt love-lore that is not troublesome.
She was truly a beautiful girl. I could feel a small polished stone sinking through the darkest waters of my heart. All those deep convoluted channels and passageways, and yet she managed to toss her pebble right down to the bottom of it all.
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