Two differently patterned floral paper halves form a heart joined by a thin golden thread on cream ground.

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Cymon and Iphigenia

John Dryden

Love taught him shame; and shame, with love at strife, Soon taught the sweet civilities of life.

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What it means

Our interpretation.

Love and shame are shown pulling against one another, yet their struggle teaches consideration. The civilities that follow are learned through feeling, not merely imposed as rules. The lines suggest that caring about another person can make someone newly aware of how they behave.

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