Love Quote by Daniel Defoe
““And by what secret differing springs are the affections hurried about, as differing circumstances present! To-day we love what to-morrow we hate- to-day we seek what to-morrow we shun- to-day we desire what tomorrow we fear, nay, even tremble at the apprehensions of.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Robinson Crusoe, Daniel Defoe, 1719
Human emotions shift quickly with changing situations, causing love, hate, desire, and fear to flip from day to day.
In simple terms: Feelings change with circumstances.
Recognize and adapt to emotional swings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- decision making
- conflict resolution
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay true to yourself amid shifting moods?
- What habits help stabilize your emotional responses?
Feelings may be manipulated by external pressures, limiting true self‑knowledge.