Quote by Saint Francis de Sales

Those who love to be feared fear to be loved.

Those who love to be feared fear to be loved.

Summary

This quote highlights the inherent contradiction between desiring power through fear and desiring love. It suggests that individuals who enjoy instilling fear in others are themselves afraid of being vulnerable and experiencing genuine affection. By choosing to be feared, they shield themselves from the emotional closeness and intimacy that love brings. Hence, the quote suggests that there is a trade-off between wielding control through fear and opening oneself up to the vulnerability and warmth of being loved.

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By Saint Francis de Sales

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