“ Constant happiness becomes wearisome. We want ups and downs in life ”
Molière, Scapin the Schemer (1671). copy citation
| Author | Molière |
|---|---|
| Source | Scapin the Schemer |
| Topic | happiness life |
| Date | 1671 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by Charles Heron Wall |
| Weblink | https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Impostures_of_Scapin |
Context
“Why must the course of true love never run smooth? How sweet it would be to love with no link wanting in those chains which unite two hearts.
SCA. How mistaken you are about this! Security in love forms a very unpleasant calm. Constant happiness becomes wearisome. We want ups and downs in life; and the difficulties which generally beset our path in this world revive us, and increase our sense of pleasure.
ZER. Do tell us, Scapin, all about that stratagem of yours, which, I was told, is so very amusing;”
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