Quote by Oscar Wilde

They spoil every romance by trying to make it last for ever. It is a meaningless word, too. The only difference between a caprice and a lifelong passion is that the caprice lasts a little longer.

They spoil every romance by trying to make it last for ever.

Summary

This quote suggests that the concept of forever in romantic relationships can be detrimental. By wanting to make a romance last indefinitely, it loses its meaning and becomes futile. The quote argues that the only distinction between a passing fancy and a lifelong love is that the fancy endures slightly longer. In other words, the quote implies that the pursuit of everlasting love may be an unrealistic ideal that hampers and dilutes the genuine essence of a romantic experience.

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Passion Romance Caprice For Ever

By Oscar Wilde

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