Quote by Anna Magnani

Great passions, my dear, don't exist: they're liars fantasies. What do exist are little loves that may last for a short or a longer while.

Great passions, my dear, don't exist: they're liars fantasie

Summary

This quote suggests that intense and all-consuming passions are merely illusions and fabrications. It argues that what truly exist are smaller, more manageable loves that may endure for varying durations. In essence, the quote challenges the idea of grand, everlasting passions and highlights the significance of appreciating and nurturing the smaller, genuine connections we make throughout our lives.

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