Admire Quote by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
“Women are so enigmatical – some in everything – all in matters of the heart. Don't they sometimes actually admire what is repulsive?...”
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Enigmatic Heart”, 1845
Love is paradoxical, blending admiration and repulsion, making the heart both mysterious and conflicted.
In simple terms: Love mixes admiration with revulsion.
Accept love’s contradictions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- self‑reflection
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we cherish what also repels us?
- Can we love without conflict?
Romantic idealism can overlook practical realities.