Love, who is most beautiful among the immortal gods, the melter of limbs, overwhelms in their hearts the intelligence and wise counsel of all gods and all men.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love is the most beautiful god and overwhelms the intelligence of all gods and men.
- In plain terms
- Love affects everyone's thoughts and judgment, even the gods.
- What can you take from it?
- Love influences human and divine reason alike.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does love override reason?
- How do myths explain human feelings?
Another view
The personification of love as a god blends myth with psychology.
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