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“Je vis, je meurs; je me br u" le et me noie. I live, I die; I am on fire and I drown.” quote by Louise Labe
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“Je vis, je meurs; je me br u" le et me noie. I live, I die; I am on fire and I drown.”

Louise Labe

About This Quote

Source Poem: Les Amours de Cassandre, 1595

A paradox of intense passion that both sustains and destroys the self.

In simple terms: Passion can both uplift and ruin.

Key Takeaway

Balance intensity with self‑care.

Themes

passion destruction duality

Mood

conflicted intense

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • artistic creation
  • personal crises
  • addictive pursuits

Key Concepts

existentialism emotional intensity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you channel intense emotions productively?
  • When does passion become self‑destructive?
A Different Perspective

Intense feelings may lead to loss of control.

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