Quote by W. Somerset Maugham

How can I be reasonable? To me our love was everything and you were my whole life. It is not very pleasant to realize that to you it was only an episode.

How can I be reasonable? To me our love was everything and y

Summary

This quote expresses the heartbreaking realization of a person who believed their love to be all-encompassing, only to discover that their partner saw it as a mere passing moment. It highlights the tragic disparity in their perception of the relationship's significance, causing the speaker to question how they can maintain a sense of reason or fairness in such a painful situation. The quote captures the deep disappointment and hurt felt upon discovering the stark contrast in emotional investment between the two individuals involved.

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By W. Somerset Maugham

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