Enjoy'd no sooner but despised straight, Past reason hunted, and no sooner had Past reason hated
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In the quote from William Shakespeare's "The Sonnets," the speaker reflects on the fleeting nature of desire and love. The enjoyment derived from passion is often quickly overshadowed by disdain, illustrating a tumultuous emotional experience. This highlights the conflict inherent in love, where feelings can shift dramatically from affection to contempt in an instant, driven by irrational thoughts and reactions.
The phrase "past reason hunted" suggests that the speaker is grappling...
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