Absence Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld
“L'absence diminue les mediocres passions, et augmente les grandes,comme le vent eteint les bougies, et allume le feu. Absence diminishes commonplace passions, and increases great ones, as wind extinguishes candles and kindles fire.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Maximes, 1665
Absence weakens trivial desires but fuels profound passions, like wind that douses candles yet ignites fire.
In simple terms: Being away reduces small loves, fuels great ones.
Key Takeaway
Embrace absence to deepen true passions.
Themes
absence
passion
contrast
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- creative work
- spiritual practice
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy
human nature
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What passions grow in your absence?
- How do you nurture great desires?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize suffering as necessary.
