Quote by Jean de la Bruyere

One seeks to make the loved one entirely happy, or, if that cannot be, entirely wretched.

One seeks to make the loved one entirely happy, or, if that

Summary

This quote suggests that when someone deeply loves another person, their desire is to bring either complete happiness or complete misery to that person. It reflects the intense and all-consuming nature of love, where a person may either strive to bring immense joy and fulfillment to their loved one, or resort to extreme measures to cause pain if their love goes unrequited or betrayed. It illustrates the extremes and intensity of emotions that can be associated with love and the lengths one might go to in order to influence the wellbeing of their beloved.

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By Jean de la Bruyere

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