I may not speak till Eros' torch is dim, The god is bitter and will have it so.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker says they cannot speak until the god of love dims his torch because he demands it.
- In plain terms
- I may not speak until love's torch is dim because the god insists on it.
- What can you take from it?
- Love can silence speech when its power is dominant.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What silences you?
- Is silence a choice?
Another view
It assumes external gods control speech rather than personal choice.
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