For it is a true rule, that love is ever rewarded either with the reciproque, or with an inward and secret contempt.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love is either returned with equal affection or met with hidden contempt.
- In plain terms
- Love gets returned or secret hatred in return.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that love may be returned or secretly rejected.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Has your love been returned?
- How do you handle rejection?
Another view
Sometimes love is unrequited but not met with contempt.
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