Age Quote by Arthur Conan Doyle
“Was it hardness, was it selfishness, that she should ask me to risk my life for her own glorification? Such thoughts may come to middle age; but never to ardent three-and-twenty in the fever of his first love.”
About This Quote
Source Story: The Hound of the Baskervilles, 1902
A lover questions whether love demands self‑sacrifice for another’s glory, contrasting youthful passion with mature reflection.
In simple terms: Love may demand sacrifice, but it isn’t always noble.
Key Takeaway
Consider the cost of love.
Themes
love
self‑sacrifice
age
passion
Mood
conflicted
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- young love
- midlife marriage
- career decisions
- family obligations
Key Concepts
Romantic idealism
moral dilemma
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you sacrifice for love?
- Is self‑sacrifice always virtuous?
A Different Perspective
Youthful idealism can blind one to realistic expectations.
