Coward Quote by Émile Gaboriau
““You say she loves him? No one but a coward would be defrauded of the woman he loved and who loved him. Ah, if I had once felt Madeleine's hand tremble in mine, if her rosy lips had pressed a kiss upon my brow, the whole world could not take her from me.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Mystery of the Yellow Room by Gaston Leroux, 1907
A lover laments that only a coward would lose a beloved, emphasizing deep emotional attachment and the pain of potential loss.
In simple terms: Only the weak lose love; deep love feels unstealable.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and protect true love.
Themes
love
loss
jealousy
honor
Mood
passionate
melancholic
Type
literary
dramatic.
When to use this quote
- relationship crisis
- breakup fear
- jealousy
- protective behavior
Key Concepts
romantic idealism
emotional intensity
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes love feel unstealable?
- How can one confront jealousy healthily?
A Different Perspective
Love may be threatened by external forces, but personal agency and communication are crucial.
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