Quote by Paulo Coelho

After all, what is happiness? Love, they tell me. But love doesn't bring and never has brought happiness. On the contrary, it's a constant state of anxiety, a battlefield; it's sleepless nights, asking ourselves all the time if we're doing the right thing. Real love is composed of ecstasy and agony.

After all, what is happiness? Love, they tell me. But love d

Summary

This quote challenges the conventional belief that love is inherently linked to happiness. It argues that love is not a source of happiness, but rather a tumultuous experience filled with anxiety and doubt. The quote suggests that love encompasses both moments of euphoria and suffering, making it a complex and turbulent emotional state. It invites us to reconsider the notion that love equates to pure happiness and highlights the inherent challenges and uncertainties associated with genuine love.

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Happiness Love Anxiety Torment

By Paulo Coelho

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