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“Even the most disinterested love is, after all, but a kind of bargain, in which self-love always proposes to be the gainer one wayor another.” quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld
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“Even the most disinterested love is, after all, but a kind of bargain, in which self-love always proposes to be the gainer one wayor another.”

Francois de La Rochefoucauld

About This Quote

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

Even indifferent love is a bargain where self‑love seeks to gain, revealing selfish underpinnings of affection.

In simple terms: Love often serves self‑interest.

Key Takeaway

Recognize selfish motives in love.

Themes

love self‑interest bargain

Mood

cynical reflective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • self‑reflection
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

philosophy human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is all love transactional?
  • How can self‑love be healthy?
A Different Perspective

May overlook genuine altruism.

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