Oh what lies there are in kisses! And their guile so well prepared! Sweet the snaring is; but this is Sweeter still, to be ensnared.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Kisses can trap us like a snare, but being captured by love is even sweeter.
- In plain terms
- Love's traps feel good.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace love even if it risks entanglement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What risks are worth taking for love?
- Can love be both a trap and a gift?
Another view
Being 'ensnared' can also lead to loss of autonomy.
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