My darling girl, Unfortunately this earth is not a fairy-land, but a struggle for life, perfectly natural and therefore extremely harsh. All the same, or precisely for this reason, it is happiness and comfort for us men to have a precious sweetheart - and I have the most precious, the dearest and best of all!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Expresses personal sentiment that life is a harsh struggle, making the comfort of a loved one precious and essential.
- In plain terms
- Life is hard so having a dear sweetheart brings necessary comfort.
- What can you take from it?
- Love provides comfort in a harsh world.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does love offset struggle?
- What defines happiness?
Another view
Personal sentiment without broader applicability.
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