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“Yes, I was a fool, but I was in love, and though I was suffering the greatest misery I had ever known I would not have had it otherwise for all the riches of Barsoom. Such is love, and such are lovers wherever love is known.” quote by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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“Yes, I was a fool, but I was in love, and though I was suffering the greatest misery I had ever known I would not have had it otherwise for all the riches of Barsoom. Such is love, and such are lovers wherever love is known.”

Edgar Rice Burroughs

About This Quote

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

Love can cause suffering, yet it is essential and enriching, even amid hardship.

In simple terms: Love brings pain but also meaning.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love despite its challenges.

Themes

love suffering enrichment

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal growth
  • overcoming adversity

Key Concepts

romantic idealism human desire

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does love mean to you in difficult times?
  • Can love coexist with personal ambition?
A Different Perspective

Love may not solve practical problems.

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