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Love Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“True love is that which remains for ever the same whether all that it asks is granted or all refused.” quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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““True love is that which remains for ever the same whether all that it asks is granted or all refused.””

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

About This Quote

Source Play: Faust, Part I, 1808

True love stays unchanged regardless of whether its desires are fulfilled or denied.

In simple terms: Love endures whether granted or refused.

Key Takeaway

Cherish love's constancy.

Themes

love commitment steadfastness

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • long‑term relationships
  • parent‑child bonds
  • friendships
  • spiritual devotion

Key Concepts

unconditional love resilience expectation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you maintain love through hardship?
  • What does unconditional love mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Love may change over time despite intentions.

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