The man who has sufficient power over himself to wait until his nature has recovered its even balance is the truly wise man, but such beings are seldom met with.
Giacomo CasanovaRead
From that moment our love became sad, and sadness is a disease which gives the death-blow to affection.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects how sadness can negatively impact love and affection between individuals.
Giacomo Casanova suggests that once sadness enters a romantic relationship, it can lead to the deterioration of love. He likens sadness to a disease that undermines the strength and vitality of affection, highlighting the fragility of emotional connections in the face of sorrow.
Themes
LoveSadnessAffectionRelationshipsEmotions
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared during a discussion on the challenges of romantic relationships.
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