The same force which serves to resist love also makes it strong and lasting; and weak people, who are always shaken by passions, are almost never fulfilled by them.


Maxims (1678) no. 477

François de La Rochefoucauld Quotes

The same force which serves to resist love also makes it strong and lasting; and weak people, who are always shaken by passions, are almost never...

The same force which serves to resist love also makes it strong and lasting; and weak people, who are always shaken by passions, are almost never...

The same force which serves to resist love also makes it strong and lasting; and weak people, who are always shaken by passions, are almost never...

The same force which serves to resist love also makes it strong and lasting; and weak people, who are always shaken by passions, are almost never...