Portrait of William Shakespeare - author of the quote: "“Love is a smoke rais'd with the fume of sighs; being purg'd..."

"“Love is a smoke rais'd with the fume of sighs; being purg'd, a fire sparkling in lovers' eyes; being vex'd, a sea nourish'd with lovers' tears; what is it else? A madness most discreet, a choking gall, and a preserving sweet.”"

— William Shakespeare

Love Is A Smoke Raisd With The Fume Of Sighs Being

“Love is a smoke rais'd with the fume of sighs; being purg'd, a fire sparkling in lovers' eyes; being vex'd, a sea nourish'd with lovers' tears; what is it else? A madness most discreet, a choking gall, and a preserving sweet.”

— William Shakespeare
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