Quote by Anthony Trollope

There is no happiness in love, except at the end of an English novel.

There is no happiness in love, except at the end of an Engli

Summary

This quote suggests that finding true happiness in love is rare and only occurs in works of English literature when the story reaches its conclusion. It implies that the depiction of love in novels is often idealized and not reflective of real-life experiences. The quote may be interpreted as a cynical view, suggesting that the journey of love is often fraught with challenges and disappointments, with happiness only being achieved in the concluding moments of fictional tales.

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