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.
She was cold by nature, self-love predominating over passion; rather than being virtuous, she preferred to have her pleasures all to herself.
The greater good is achieved by not only telling people what they need to know, but also filling them with a sense of empathy and love.
Love, which is the essence of God, is not for levity, but for the total worth of man.
All of us know, whether or not we are able to admit it, that mirrors can only lie, that death by drowning is all that awaits one there. It is for this reason that love is so desperately sought and so cunningly avoided. Love takes off the masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.
You are right,” he had said. “Love is not the word. No one can love his neighbor. Say, rather, ‘Know thy neighbor as thyself.” That is, comprehend his hardships and understand his position, deal with his faults as gently as with your own. Do not judge him where you do not judge yourself. Madame, this is the meaning of the word love.
My mother is an ordained minister. I'm a Muslim. She didn't do back flips when I called her to tell her I converted 17 years ago. But I tell you now, you put things to the side, and I'm able to see her, and she's able to see me. We love each other. The love has grown.
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