La passion comblee a son innocence, presque aussi fragile que toute autre.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even fulfilled passion retains a fragility similar to any other human experience.
- In plain terms
- Love that is returned is still delicate and easily broken.
- What can you take from it?
- Satisfaction in love does not guarantee security or permanence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can fulfilled love ever be truly secure?
Another view
Some passions grow stronger with fulfillment rather than remaining fragile.
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