Quote by Marie de France

If one of two lovers is loyal, and the other jealous and false, how may their friendship last, for Love is slain!

If one of two lovers is loyal, and the other jealous and fal

Summary

This quote highlights the fundamental importance of trust and loyalty in relationships. It suggests that if one person in a romantic bond remains faithful and true, while the other succumbs to jealousy and deceit, their love and friendship cannot endure. Love, symbolized as a living entity, is metaphorically depicted as being destroyed or "slain" when trust is broken. It serves as a warning of the fragility of relationships when dishonesty and suspicion overshadow the foundation of loyalty and trust.

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