Somehow she had thought of him so much that when she actually saw him again her affection seemed cooler. Had she worn out the passion by dint of constancy?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Constant longing may have exhausted her passion, making her feelings cooler upon his return.
- In plain terms
- Thinking about someone too much can kill the spark.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance longing with presence to keep passion alive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can constancy kill desire?
- Is distance helpful or harmful?
Another view
Passion can persist without constant physical presence.
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