“ One loves and one ceases to love. When it lasts it becomes a drawback. ”
Guy de Maupassant, Bel-Ami (1885). copy citation
| Author | Guy de Maupassant |
|---|---|
| Source | Bel-Ami |
| Topic | love drawback |
| Date | 1885 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Bel_Ami |
Context
“So I remain all day in my chair thinking of you."
He looked at her in astonishment. These were the words of a desperate woman, capable of anything. He, however, cherished a vague project and replied: "My dear, love is not eternal. One loves and one ceases to love. When it lasts it becomes a drawback. I want none of it! However, if you will be reasonable, and will receive and treat me as a friend, I will come to see you as formerly. Can you do that?"
She murmured: "I can do anything in order to see you."”
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