Ceux qui ont eu de grandes passions se trouvent toute leur vie heureux, et malheureux, d'en etre gueris.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People miss the intensity of strong passions even after they are gone.
- In plain terms
- When big feelings stop, you feel both relief and sadness.
- What can you take from it?
- Emotional intensity often feels like life itself, even if painful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What passion do you secretly miss?
- Is peace boring to you?
Another view
Relief usually outweighs the pain of losing passion eventually.
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