Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness.
George SandRead
Once my heart was captured, reason was shown the door, deliberately and with a sort of frantic joy. I accepted everything, I believed everything, without struggle, without suffering, without regret, without false shame. How can one blush for what one adores?
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the idea that love can override rational thought and lead to a state of joyful acceptance.
In this quote, George Sand illustrates the overwhelming power of love, suggesting that once one is fully captivated by their feelings, logic and reason become irrelevant. The acceptance of love comes without conflict or remorse, signifying that true adoration eliminates any feelings of shame or hesitation, allowing individuals to embrace their emotions wholeheartedly.
Themes
LoveEmotionAcceptanceJoyReason
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding toast, I might quote this to exemplify the blissful nature of love.
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