When first we met we did not guess That Love would prove so hard a master.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love often reveals itself as a demanding force that people do not anticipate when they first meet.
- In plain terms
- We did not expect love to be so difficult when we first met.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect love to challenge you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you realize love was difficult?
- How do you handle love demands?
Another view
Not all love is hard; some relationships are supportive from the start.
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