“What is love for, if not to intensify our affections—both in life and death? But, O, do not be bitter. It is tragically self-destructiveto be bitter.”
“Do not waste the moment of your life which comes together with death because you will bitterly regret the alienation of your own self.”
“And love? Well, if sex is sweet and death is bitter, love is both. Love will always and forever break your heart.”
“I'm not bitter. Why should I be bitter? I'm thrilled to death with life.”
“I shall but love thee bitter after death”
“You're mistaking bitter animosity for heartfelt affection.”