Quote by Miguel de Unamuno

For it is the suffering flesh, it is suffering, it is death, that lovers perpetuate upon the earth. Love is at once the brother, son, and father of death, which is its sister, mother, and daughter. And thus it is that in the depth of love there is a depth

For it is the suffering flesh, it is suffering, it is death,

Summary

of sorrow. This quote suggests that love and suffering are closely intertwined. The experience of love brings with it not only joy and happiness but also pain and sorrow. Love is compared to death, implying that they are deeply connected and inseparable. Through love, individuals perpetuate the cycle of suffering and ultimately confront the depths of sorrow. This quote highlights the bittersweet nature of love, emphasizing that experiencing love can also mean experiencing profound grief and anguish.

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