Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Those that have had great passions esteem themselves for the rest of their lives fortunate and unfortunate in being cured of them.

Those that have had great passions esteem themselves for the

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who have experienced intense passions consider themselves both fortunate and unfortunate for being freed from them. It implies that while having great passions can bring excitement and fulfillment, they can also create distress and turmoil. Therefore, those who have successfully moved on from their passions view themselves as lucky to have freed themselves from the burdens they once carried but may also feel a sense of loss or longing for the intensity that those passions brought.

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