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“What then in love can woman do? If we grow fond they shun us. And when we fly them, they pursue: But leave us when they've won us.” quote by John Gay
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“What then in love can woman do? If we grow fond they shun us. And when we fly them, they pursue: But leave us when they've won us.”

John Gay

About This Quote

Source Play: The Beggar's Opera, 1728

Love is fickle; affection can turn to rejection once desire is satisfied.

In simple terms: Love can become distant after being won.

Key Takeaway

Accept that love may change and move on.

Themes

love rejection desire

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • friendships
  • unrequited love

Key Concepts

human nature emotional cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you cope when affection fades?
  • Can you recognize early signs of shifting interest?
A Different Perspective

People may still feel hurt despite understanding the pattern.

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