Absense diminishes small loves and increases great ones…
““Absense diminishes small loves and increases great ones, as the wind blows out the candle and blows up the bonfire.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Absence diminishes small loves but intensifies great ones, likened to wind extinguishing a candle yet fueling a bonfire.
In simple terms: Small love fades, great love grows with distance.
love;distance;growth
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When to use this quote
- Metaphor may be too abstract for some.
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Questions to Reflect On
- melancholic
- inspiring
How does distance affect your relationships?;What fuels your greatest passions?