Flavor Quote by Italo Calvino
“If a lover is wretched who invokes kisses of which he knows not the flavor, a thousand times more wretched is he who has had a taste of the flavor and then had it denied him.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Invisible Cities, 1972
Experiencing something and then losing it is far more painful than never having it.
In simple terms: Loss after taste hurts more.
Appreciate what you have.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- art appreciation
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What have you lost that you once cherished?
- How does anticipation affect satisfaction?
One may never truly know the flavor without trying.