Abandon Quote by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch
“Love knows no virtue, no profit; it loves and forgives and suffers everything, because it must. It is not our judgment that leads us; it is neither the advantages nor the faults which we discover, that make us abandon ourselves, or that repel us. It is a sweet, soft, enigmatic power that drives us on. We cease to think, to feel, to will; we let ourselves be carried away by it, and ask not whither?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Venus in Furs by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, 1870
Love is portrayed as an irrational, all‑consuming force that overrides reason and self‑control, compelling surrender to its mysterious power.
In simple terms: Love overwhelms reason and self‑control.
Key Takeaway
Accept love’s irrationality, but stay aware.
Themes
love
irrationality
power
surrender
Mood
intense
conflicted
Type
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- addictive behaviors
- self‑sacrifice
- emotional decision making
Key Concepts
psychology
passion
dependency
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you let love dictate your actions?
- How can you balance love with personal boundaries?
A Different Perspective
Love can lead to loss of agency and unhealthy dependence.
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