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Loses Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Yes, my love, who soever lives, loses, . . . but he also wins. [Ger., Ja, meine Liebe, wer lebt, verliebt . . . aber er gewinnt auch.]” quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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“Yes, my love, who soever lives, loses, . . . but he also wins. [Ger., Ja, meine Liebe, wer lebt, verliebt . . . aber er gewinnt auch.]”

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

About This Quote

Source Poem: Faust, Part I, 1808

Love inevitably brings both loss and gain; the experience is dual.

In simple terms: Love includes both loss and victory.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love’s risks and rewards.

Themes

love loss victory duality

Mood

hopeful thoughtful

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal growth
  • creative pursuits

Key Concepts

existentialism human experience philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you prepared for both sides of love?
  • What victories have emerged from past losses?
A Different Perspective

Love’s outcomes are not guaranteed; loss can outweigh gain.

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