Question

Which is an example of a paradox within the excerpt?

And in their triumph die, like fire and powder,
Which, as they kiss consume:
the sweetest honey / Is loathsome in his own deliciousness
Therefore love moderately; long love doth so;

Answer 1

The paradox is: "The sweetest honey / Is loathsome in his own deliciousness."

It contradicts itself (something sweetest becomes loathsome) to express a truth: excess of pleasure or intensity turns into disgust, so love should be kept moderate to endure.