Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness.
George SandRead
I regard as a mortal sin not only the lying of the senses in matters of love, but also the illusion which the senses seek to create where love is only partial. I say, I believe, that one must love with all of one's being, or else live, come what may, a life of complete chastity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True love requires complete honesty and depth, while mere illusion leads to an unfulfilled life.
George Sand emphasizes the importance of genuine and total love, rejecting superficial relationships that only scratch the surface. She argues that to love partially or deceitfully is to commit a 'mortal sin,' urging that one should either fully invest in love or remain chaste, as only true devotion can lead to fulfillment in love.
Themes
LoveHonestyDevotionIllusionChastity
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the depth of relationships, this quote could illustrate the necessity for genuine love.
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