Skip to content

If I had been deceived, it was because, for a moment, I…

“If I had been deceived, it was because, for a moment, I had loved. 'I am one of those who love, not those who hate,' declares Sophocles' Antigone. No one has ever said anything more beautiful.” quote by Amélie Nothomb
Download Open image
““If I had been deceived, it was because, for a moment, I had loved. 'I am one of those who love, not those who hate,' declares Sophocles' Antigone. No one has ever said anything more beautiful.””

Amélie Nothomb

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Love makes us vulnerable to deception, yet it is a noble, beautiful choice that distinguishes us from hatred.

In simple terms: Love can blind us, but it is noble.

Key Takeaway

Value love over fear.

Themes

love vulnerability beauty

Mood

reflective admiring

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • literary analysis
  • moral reflection

Key Concepts

human nature ethical choice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does loving despite risk reveal about us?
  • Can love truly outweigh hate?
A Different Perspective

Love can be exploited, leading to pain.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Amélie Nothomb

Explore all 75 Amélie Nothomb quotes

More Antigone quotes

Browse all 26 Antigone quotes