Quote by Madeline de Scudery

Love is a capricious creature which desires everything and can be contented with almost nothing

Love is a capricious creature which desires everything and c

Summary

This quote suggests that love is a fickle and unpredictable force that has boundless desires, yet can also find satisfaction in the simplest of things. It highlights the paradoxical nature of love, where it can constantly seek more, yet can also find fulfillment in even the most minimalistic circumstances.

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Love

By Madeline de Scudery

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