He who does not love is miserable, and miserable is he who does.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ronsard suggests that loving or not loving both lead to suffering.
- In plain terms
- Both loving and not loving make you miserable.
- What can you take from it?
- Love brings risk but also meaning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is pain worth love?
- How do we handle heartbreak?
Another view
Not loving might avoid pain but also joy.
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