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“Love decreases when it ceases to increase.” quote by François-René de Chateaubriand
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“Love decreases when it ceases to increase.”

François-René de Chateaubriand

About This Quote

Source Book: Mémoires d'outre‑tombe, 1848

When love stops growing, it fades away.

In simple terms: Love needs growth to survive.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate continual growth in relationships.

Themes

love growth relationships

Mood

reflective melancholy

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • friendship
  • long‑term partnerships

Key Concepts

psychology human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you nurture growth in love?
  • What signs show love is diminishing?
A Different Perspective

If growth stalls, love may become stagnant.

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