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If we seek the pleasures of love, passion should be occasional, and common sense continual.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is about balancing passion with common sense.
In this quote, Robertson Davies highlights the importance of maintaining a harmonious balance between the intense feelings of passion and the steadiness of common sense in love. While passion can provide excitement and vitality in relationships, it is the continued presence of rational thought and practicality that sustains love in the long term, ensuring it remains fulfilling and grounded.
Themes
LovePassionCommon SenseRelationshipsBalance
In practice
Example use cases
A wedding speech emphasizing the importance of rational love.
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