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“Ah! What pleasure it must be to a woman to suffer for the one she loves!” quote by Honore de Balzac
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“Ah! What pleasure it must be to a woman to suffer for the one she loves!”

Honore de Balzac

About This Quote

Source Novel: Le Père Goriot, 1835

A woman’s love can be a source of suffering.

In simple terms: Love may bring pain.

Key Takeaway

Balance love with self‑care.

Themes

love sacrifice pain gender roles

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • family dynamics
  • personal sacrifice

Key Concepts

literature psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love affect your well‑being?
  • Can love be both joy and pain?
A Different Perspective

Suffering is not inevitable; love can also heal.

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