Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray

Some cynical Frenchman has said that there are two parties to a love-transaction: the one who loves and the other who condescends to be so treated.

Some cynical Frenchman has said that there are two parties t

Summary

This quote, attributed to an unidentified Frenchman, suggests a cynical view of love. It states that in any love relationship or interaction, there are two parties involved. One is the person who genuinely loves, while the other party merely tolerates or accepts being treated in a loving manner. This perspective implies a lack of reciprocity, emphasizing that one person is actively experiencing and expressing love, while the other person is passively allowing themselves to be loved. It highlights a potentially imbalanced dynamic in relationships and questions the authenticity of the love being offered.

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Love Relationships

By William Makepeace Thackeray

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