At the end of what is called the sexual life the only love which has lasted is the love which has everything, every disappointment, every failure and every betrayal, which has accepted even the sad fact that in the end there is no desire so deep as the simple desire for companionship.

Summary

This quote suggests that true love, enduring beyond the intensity of sexual passion, consists of a love that encompasses every aspect of human experience, including disappointments, failures, and betrayals. It implies that such love arises from accepting the sad truth that the deepest longing humans have is not solely for desire but for genuine companionship. This indicates that a love built on embracing the complexities and challenges of life is the one that withstands the test of time.

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