Si on juge de l'amour par la plupart de ses effets, il ressemble plus a la haine qu'a l'amitie.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If judged by its effects, love resembles hatred more than friendship.
- In plain terms
- Love's results often look like hate rather than friendship.
- What can you take from it?
- Love can cause destructive behavior similar to hate.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can love hurt like hate?
- When does love become possessive?
Another view
Healthy love often resembles friendship more than hatred.
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