There is no happiness in love, except at the end of an English novel.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Happiness in love only happens at the very end of stories, not real life.
- In plain terms
- Love is happy only in story endings.
- What can you take from it?
- Real love is rarely as perfect as fiction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you expect love like in books?
- Is real love disappointing?
Another view
It ignores real couples who find happiness.
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