It is best to love wisely, no doubt; but to love foolishly is better than not to be able to love at all.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Loving foolishly is better than never loving at all.
- In plain terms
- Taking risks in love is worth the pain.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace love even if it leads to mistakes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is all love worth the risk?
- How do you know when to stop loving?
Another view
It may encourage staying in bad situations.
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