The only difference between a caprice and a lifelong passion is that the caprice lasts a little longer.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A fleeting fancy may outlast a lifelong passion by a small margin.
- In plain terms
- A caprice can last longer than a passion.
- What can you take from it?
- Short‑term interests can sometimes dominate long‑term ones.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a passion endure longer than a whim?
- Can a caprice become a lasting passion?
Another view
Passion often endures despite occasional lapses.
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