Nobody holds a good opinion of a man who has a low opinion of himself.
Anthony TrollopeRead
There is no happiness in love, except at the end of an English novel.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is often fraught with difficulties, and true happiness may only be found in idealized endings, similar to those in English novels.
This quote by Anthony Trollope suggests that love in reality is often complicated and can lead to unhappiness. The notion of happiness in love is contrasted with the satisfying and often idealistic resolutions found in English novels, where everything typically ends on a positive note, implying that such experiences are rare in real life.
Themes
HappinessLoveNovelRealityIdeal
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the challenges of romantic relationships, this quote could highlight the contrast between real-life love and fictional portrayals.
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