Forse, se tu gustassi anco una volta La millesima parte de la gioie Che gusta un cor amato riamando, Diresti, ripentita, sospirando: Perduto e tutto il tempo Che in amar non si spende.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The verse argues that love is the ultimate joy and regrets wasted time without it. It suggests love is the highest value.
- In plain terms
- You would regret wasting time not loving if you knew love.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize love to avoid future regret.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is love worth the risk of pain?
- How do you measure a life well lived?
Another view
It ignores cases where love causes deep harm.
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