Even the most disinterested love is, after all, but a kind…
“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.”
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.
Recognize selfish motives in love.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- self‑reflection
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is all love transactional?
- How can self‑love be healthy?
May overlook genuine altruism.