I am two fools, I know, For loving, and for saying so In whining poetry.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Donne admits he is foolish for both falling in love and openly declaring it in self-pitying verse.
- In plain terms
- He knows it is silly to love and also to complain about it in his writing.
- What can you take from it?
- Love often makes us feel vulnerable and foolish.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we apologize for our feelings?
- Is vulnerability a strength or weakness?
Another view
It may not apply to people who express love confidently.
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