Quote by William Caxton

And thus love is founded otherwhile upon good prouffitable and this love endureth as longe as he seeth his prouffit. And herof men saye a comyn proverbe in England that love lasteth as longe as the money endureth and whan the money faylleth than there is no love.

And thus love is founded otherwhile upon good prouffitable a

Summary

This quote suggests that love is often built on the foundation of mutual benefit and self-interest. The love mentioned here lasts only as long as one perceives personal gain or profit from the relationship. The quote highlights the common proverb in England that states love lasts as long as the money does, indicating that when financial resources or benefits fade, the love also disappears. In essence, the quote suggests that this type of love is conditional, tied to material gains, and fragile if monetary factors change.

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