But is there any comfort to be found? Man is in love and loves what vanishes, What more is there to say?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human love is directed toward things that disappear, which is its tragic nature.
- In plain terms
- We love things that disappear and die.
- What can you take from it?
- We love things that are meant to vanish.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you love without fear?
- Is pain part of love?
Another view
Loss gives value to love.
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