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Quotation from Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

“These violent delights have violent ends”

William Shakespeare (spoken by Friar Lawrence)

Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 6 (Project Gutenberg #1513 text)

Portrait of William Shakespeare

Moments before the wedding, the Friar urges moderate love.

Citation: "These violent delights have violent ends" — William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 6 (Project Gutenberg #1513 text). (id romeo-and-juliet-q6)

Virtues: Temperance

Portrait: Romeo and Juliet, Ford Madox Brown, Public domain.

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