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“Deus, para a felicidade do homem, inventou a fé e o amor. O Diabo, invejoso, fez o homem confundir fé com religião e amor com casamento.” quote by Machado de Assis
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““Deus, para a felicidade do homem, inventou a fé e o amor. O Diabo, invejoso, fez o homem confundir fé com religião e amor com casamento.””

Machado de Assis

About This Quote

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

Faith and love were created for happiness; jealousy turns faith into religion and love into marriage.

In simple terms: Faith, love, religion, marriage are linked by jealousy.

Key Takeaway

Beware of jealousy distorting pure intentions.

Themes

faith love religion marriage human nature

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • marriage counseling
  • spiritual discussions

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does jealousy influence your beliefs?
  • Can love remain pure without societal labels?
A Different Perspective

Not all religious or marital institutions stem from jealousy.

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