Quote by Bette Davis

Pleasure of love lasts but a moment, Pain of love lasts a lifetime.

Pleasure of love lasts but a moment, Pain of love lasts a li

Summary

This quote suggests that while the joy and happiness experienced in love may be fleeting and temporary, the pain and heartache that accompanies love can have a long-lasting impact. It highlights the contrast between the temporary pleasures and the enduring effects of the pain that love can bring. Love's pleasure is portrayed as a passing moment, while its pain is depicted as more profound and lasting, implying that the repercussions of love's sorrow can persist throughout one's life.

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By Bette Davis

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