Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

There are few people who are not ashamed of their love affairs when the infatuation is over.

There are few people who are not ashamed of their love affai

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This quote suggests that people often feel ashamed or embarrassed about their past romantic relationships once the initial excitement or passion has faded away. It highlights how individuals may not feel the same level of enthusiasm or pride in a relationship once it is no longer fueled by intense emotions, emphasizing the tendency to view these affairs differently once they have lost their initial allure.

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