Quote by Jean Baptiste Lacordaire

The affections are like lightning: you cannot tell where they will strike till they have fallen.

The affections are like lightning: you cannot tell where the

Summary

This quote suggests that human emotions and feelings, represented as "affections," are unpredictable and uncontrollable. Comparing them to lightning, it implies that we cannot anticipate or determine where our emotions will be directed until they are already experienced. It highlights the spontaneous and often unexpected nature of emotions, indicating that they can strike us suddenly and without warning. Thus, the quote emphasizes the mysterious and elusive aspect of human affections, implying that they are beyond our complete comprehension and control.

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