"Luxury is an enticing pleasure, a bastard mirth, which hath honey in her mouth, gall in her heart, and a sting in her tail."

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Insight & Reflection

This reflection on love by Francis Quarles resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in love is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Francis Quarles

Francis Quarles was an English poet most notable for his emblem book entitled Emblems.

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