Love is a smoke rais'd with the fume of sighs; being purg'd, a fire sparkling in lovers' eyes; being vex'd, a sea nourish'd with lovers' tears; what is it else? A madness most discreet, a choking gall, and a preserving sweet.
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In this quote from "Romeo and Juliet," Shakespeare explores the multifaceted nature of love. He begins by likening love to smoke, which is ephemeral and intangible, created from the deep sighs of lovers. Love is portrayed as something that can ignite passion, like a fire that shines in the eyes of those who are in love. However, the imagery shifts to depict love as a tormenting sea filled with tears, emphasizing...
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