Quote by Francoise Sagan

The fact that a woman you love reaches a point in the relationship where she ceases to love you, and despite that you can never bring yourself to scorn or despise her, is very rare indeed.

The fact that a woman you love reaches a point in the relati

Summary

This quote highlights the rarity of a situation where someone continues to hold deep affection and respect for a person they love, even after that person stops loving them. It acknowledges the emotional complexity and difficulty in letting go of love without giving in to negative feelings such as scorn or despise. It suggests that it is unusual for someone to maintain their kindness and understanding despite the pain of unrequited love.

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By Francoise Sagan

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