"Let us love temperately, things violent last not"

This quote by Philip Massinger is a suggestion to practice small amounts in our love. It is a caution versus permitting our emotions to end up being too intense and overwhelming. The expression "things violent last not" implies that if we allow our love to end up being too passionate and unrestrained, it will not last. Rather, we must make every effort to love temperately, with a sense of balance and control. This means that we should not let our emotions take control of and lead us to make decisions that we may later regret. By loving temperately, we can ensure that our relationships are healthy and long-lasting.