Quote by Charles Dickens

The unqualified truth is, that when I loved Estella with the love of a man, I loved her simply because I found her irresistible. Once for all; I knew to my sorrow, often and often, if not always, that I loved her against reason, against promise, against peace, against hope, against happiness, against all discouragement that could be. Once for all; I love her none the less because I knew it, and it had no more influence in restraining me, than if I had devoutly believed her to be human perfection.

The unqualified truth is, that when I loved Estella with the

Summary

This quote from Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations" highlights the narrator's raw and intense love for Estella, a woman he finds irresistible. Despite recognizing that his love for her goes against reason, promises, peace, hope, and happiness, he continues to love her unabated. The narrator's love for Estella remains unaffected even though he is aware of its futility. This quote exemplifies the overpowering nature of infatuation and the often irrational aspect of love, emphasizing that the narrator's feelings for Estella transcend logical restraint.

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By Charles Dickens

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