“ The more we love, the less we ought to flatter; True love is proven by condoning nothing ”
Molière, The Misanthrope (1666). copy citation
| Author | Molière |
|---|---|
| Source | The Misanthrope |
| Topic | love |
| Date | 1666 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by Curtis Hidden Page |
| Weblink | https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Misanthrope_(Molière) |
Context
“ACASTE
I find her full of graces and attractions;
But as for faults, I haven't seen them yet.
ALCESTE
I've seen them all, and, far from hiding it,
She knows I make a point to tax her with them.
The more we love, the less we ought to flatter;
True love is proven by condoning nothing;
For my part, I would banish those base lovers
I found agreeing with my own opinions,
And pandering with weak obsequiousness
To my vagaries upon all occasions.
CELIMENE
In short, were you to rule men's hearts, they must,”
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