Where there is no novelty, there can be no curiosity.
Aphra BehnRead
One hour of right-down love is worth an age of dully living on.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True love brings more fulfillment than a lifetime of mediocrity.
Aphra Behn's quote suggests that a single hour spent in genuine love is far more valuable than a lifetime spent in a monotonous, uninspiring existence. It highlights the profound impact that authentic love can have on our lives, emphasizing that emotional depth and connection outweigh mere existence or routine living.
Themes
LoveLivingValueAuthenticityExistenceEmotion
In practice
Example use cases
A wedding speech where you want to emphasize the importance of love over living a conventional life.
More from Aphra Behn
All quotes βNo friend to Love like a long voyage at sea.
Aphra BehnRead
Of all that writ, he was the wisest bard, who spoke this mighty truth- He that knew all that ever learning writ, Knew only this-that he knew nothing yet.
Aphra BehnRead
That perfect tranquillity of life, which is nowhere to be found but in retreat, a faithful friend and a good library.
Aphra BehnRead
As love is the most noble and divine passion of the soul, so is it that to which we may justly attribute all the real satisfactions of life, and without it, man is unfinished, and unhappy.
Aphra BehnRead
Here lies a Proof that Wit can never be Defence enough against Mortality
Aphra BehnRead
Similar quotes
Be still my heart; thou hast known worse than this.
HomerRead
As you look back on a year almost ended, recall the ways in which God has been inviting you to return, again and again, to Love which is the same as returning to God
Richard RohrRead
Beyond the element of giving, the active characteristic of love becomes evident in the fact that it always implies certain basic elements, common to all forms of love. These are care, responsability, respect and knowledge
Erich FrommRead
Some people care too much. I think it's called love.
A. A. MilneRead
Gamble everything for love, if you're a true human being.
RumiRead
May Thy Love shine forever on the sanctuary of my devotion. And may I be able to awaken Thy love in all hearts.
Paramahansa YoganandaRead