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“In the old age of love as in life we still survive for the evils, though no longer for the pleasures.” quote by Francois La Rochefoucauld
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“In the old age of love as in life we still survive for the evils, though no longer for the pleasures.”

Francois 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 in love and life, we endure hardships more than pleasures.

In simple terms: We survive hardships more than joys.

Key Takeaway

Accept suffering as part of growth.

Themes

suffering joy human condition

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • aging
  • career setbacks
  • health challenges

Key Concepts

philosophy Stoicism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hardships have shaped you?
  • How do you balance joy and pain?
A Different Perspective

Pleasures can be fleeting; focus on lasting values.

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