The power of a glance has been so much abused in love…
““The power of a glance has been so much abused in love stories, that it has come to be disbelieved in. Few people dare now to say that two beings have fallen in love because they have looked at each other. Yet it is in this way that love begins, and in this way only. The rest is only the rest that comes afterward. Nothing is more real than this great shocks which two souls give each other in exchanging this spark.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love often starts with a fleeting, intense connection that is dismissed, yet that initial spark is the most genuine part of falling in love.
In simple terms: Love begins with a powerful glance.
Key Takeaway
Notice and value the first genuine connection.
Themes
love
connection
intimacy
perception
Mood
romantic
reflective
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- first dates
- online dating
- long‑distance relationships
- reconnecting with an old flame
Key Concepts
romanticism
psychology
human experience
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you recognize the first spark in your relationships?
- How can you honor that initial connection?
A Different Perspective
The spark may fade or be misread, leading to false expectations.