Born Quote by Anonymous
“It [love] is a disease to be born with patience, like any nervous complaint, and to be treated with counter-irritants.”
About This Quote
Source Literature: Anonymous proverb, 19th century
Love is likened to an illness requiring patience and counter‑measures.
In simple terms: Love is a disease needing patience.
Treat love with care and realistic expectations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- self‑reflection
- creative writing
- health education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is love truly a disease?
- How can patience heal emotional turmoil?
Comparing love to disease may pathologize emotions.