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The earliest form of this quote can be found in John Lyly's Euphues (1578). In Euphues the quote goes "The rules of fair play do not apply in love and war." Then in the book Don Quixote (early 1600s) by Miguel de Cervantes a similar quote can be found that goes "Love and War are the same thing, and stratagems and polity are as allowable in the one as in the other." The version of the quote that we say today was found in Francis Edward Smedley's Frank Farleigh (1850).
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Where does the saying all is fair in love and war come from?
The proverb has been traced back to John Lyly's 'Euphues' (1578).
What is a Biblical proverb?
A Biblical proverb is a proverb (wise saying) that appears in the Bible.One such would be: Love thy neighbor as thyself(Leviticus 19:18).
What does the proverb all is fair in love and in war mean?
Normal morality is often suspended in extreme circumstances.In some situations, such as when you are in love or waging war, you are allowed to be deceitful in order to get what you want. It is often used as an excuse for acting unpleasant
Do any one knows a story based on proverb everything is fair in love and war?
You'll find something in Aesop's Fables Try www.pacificnet.net/~johnr/aesop/ home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/aesop.htm
How is love fair?
"All is fair in love and war". The meaning is, anything you do in the name of love is fair. Note, that 'fair' does not mean 'right' or 'correct'!
Where can you find the poem 'Love after love' by Derek Alton Walcott?
You can find the poem "Love After Love" by Derek Walcott in his poetry collection "Collected Poems 1948-1984" published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. It's also available in various anthologies and online literary websites.
Details of Nadandhadhu enna kutramum pinnaniyum?
"Nadandhadhu enna kutramum pinnaniyum" is a Tamil proverb that means "everything is fair in war and love." It implies that in certain situations, such as war or love, actions that may be considered questionable or unjustifiable in normal circumstances can be justified.
When was Love Is Fair created?
Love Is Fair was created on 1980-08-29.
What is the Hindi meaning of proverb god is love?
God is love means BHAGWAN HI PYAAR HAI. This proverb shows the love of a person towards god.
Who is Zack fair in love with?
Zack Fair was in love with Aeris/Aerith Gainsborough.
What is the mean of the proverb A life without love is as bleak as a year without summertime?
This proverb suggests that a life devoid of love is as desolate as a year that lacks the warmth and brightness of summer. It implies that love brings joy, warmth, and vitality to life, making it more fulfilling and vibrant.
It's easy to halve the potato where there's love?
that's an Irish proverb. Meaning, it's easy to share when you love someone.
