Quote by Anton Chekhov

And only now, when he was gray-haired, had he fallen in love properly, thoroughly, for the first time in his life.

And only now, when he was gray-haired, had he fallen in love

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that the speaker, having lived a long life, has finally experienced love in its truest form. It suggests that despite having lived for a significant amount of time, it was only in their later years that they truly understood the depth and intensity of love. This suggests that love has its own timeline and that sometimes, it may take longer for a person to truly comprehend and experience its profound impact.

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Love Romance

By Anton Chekhov

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