The more love that fell your way, the more sorrow will…
““The more love that fell your way, the more sorrow will befall you; if you had abstained from love, you would now be relieved of sorrow; the greater the love you enjoy, the greater the sorrow of life without love. Wife, child, wealth and all earthly goods must bring some measure of joy at first, and a greater of sorrow at last; all earthly love must turn to sorrow; sorrow is love’s end, the end of joy is grief, sadness must follow pleasure, the enjoyment of one’s will must end in disaffection – to such an end all living things must run. Learn a little more, if you wish to cackle with wisdom!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love brings both joy and inevitable sorrow; the deeper the attachment, the sharper the loss when it ends.
In simple terms: Love leads to sorrow as it fades.
Key Takeaway
Accept love’s impermanence.
Themes
love
loss
impermanence
wisdom
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- relationships
- family
- wealth
- personal growth
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
attachment
transience
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance love and fear of loss?
- Can joy be fully appreciated without sorrow?
A Different Perspective
Sorrow may arise even from positive experiences, not just negative ones.