In part to blame is she, Which hath without consent bin only tride: He comes to neere that comes to be denide.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It suggests that blame exists when consent was given, and pursuit follows rejection.
- In plain terms
- If you let someone try, you share blame. If you say no, they come closer.
- What can you take from it?
- Consent and rejection both influence outcome.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you set boundaries?
- Does rejection increase pursuit?
Another view
It implies consent to trying implies acceptance of outcome.
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