The only victory over love is flight.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Avoiding love is the only way to win against its power.
- In plain terms
- You can only beat love by running away from it.
- What can you take from it?
- Steer clear of love if you want to stay safe.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is avoiding love a form of cowardice?
- Can you ever truly escape love?
Another view
This ignores the potential benefits of engaging with love.
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