Amor Quote by Guy de Maupassant
““Un barbat indragostit e sters de pe lista celor vii. Devine idiot, nu numai idiot, dar primejdios. Intrerup, cu barbatii indragostiti de mine sau care, cel putin, pretind ca sunt, orice relatie apropiata, mai intai pentru ca ma plictisesc, apoi, pentru ca devin suspecti, ca un caine turbat care poate avea o criza. Ii trec, asadar, in carantina morala, pana cand se vindeca. Sa nu uiti asta. Stiu foarte bine ca, la tine, dragostea e doar un soi de pofta, in timp ce la mine ar fi, dimpotriva, un soi de comuniune a sufletelor, care nu face parte din religia barbatilor. Tu ai intelege litera, iar eu spiritul...””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “Un barbat indragostit” by Guy de Maupassant, 1880
A man describes how love transforms him into a dangerous, irrational figure, isolating himself morally until he recovers.
In simple terms: Love can turn a rational person into a volatile, isolated one.
Key Takeaway
Beware how passion can corrupt judgment.
Themes
love
jealousy
self‑destruction
masculinity
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- personal crises
- mental health
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional volatility
moral isolation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love change your behavior?
- When does affection become harmful?
A Different Perspective
Passion can be self‑defeating if unchecked.
