She whom I love is hard to catch and conquer, Hard, but O the glory of the winning were she won!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The person loved is difficult to attain, but the triumph of winning them is glorious.
- In plain terms
- Love is hard to get, but the reward is worth it.
- What can you take from it?
- Difficulty in love increases the value of success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is love a conquest or a partnership?
- Does difficulty make success better?
Another view
It assumes conquest is the goal rather than mutual partnership.
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