Love is a pleasing but a various clime.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love is pleasant but unpredictable and varied.
- In plain terms
- Love feels good but changes often.
- What can you take from it?
- Love brings joy and uncertainty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is love mostly good?
- How do you handle its changes?
Another view
Love can also be painful, not just pleasing.
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