Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Sympathy constitutes friendship but in love there is a sort of antipathy, or opposing passion. Each strives to be the other, and both together make up one whole.

Sympathy constitutes friendship but in love there is a sort

Summary

This quote suggests that while sympathy is the foundation of friendship, love is driven by a unique form of passion and opposition. It implies that in love, there is a constant desire to become one with the other person, and this dynamic blend of striving and opposites ultimately creates a complete and fulfilling union. It highlights the intensity and complex nature of love, contrasting it with the more supportive and understanding nature of friendship.

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Friendship

By Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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