Quote by Saint Augustine of Hippo

What I needed most was to love and to be loved, eager to be caught. Happily I wrapped those painful bonds around me; and sure enough, I would be lashed with the red-hot pokers or jealousy, by suspicions and fear, by burst of anger and quarrels.

What I needed most was to love and to be loved, eager to be

Summary

This quote highlights the human desire for love and affection, even if it comes with pain and turmoil. The speaker acknowledges their need for love, willingly entering into relationships despite knowing that they might suffer. They describe being entangled in intense emotions such as jealousy, fear, and anger, which stem from their fervent longing to be loved. It suggests that the pursuit of love can be both fulfilling and detrimental, as the speaker voluntarily embraces the tumultuous aspects of love in order to feel the warmth and connection it brings.

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By Saint Augustine of Hippo

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