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“What we love intensely or for a long time we are likely to bring within the citadel, and to assert as part of oneself.” quote by Nicolas Chamfort
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“What we love intensely or for a long time we are likely to bring within the citadel, and to assert as part of oneself.”

Nicolas Chamfort

About This Quote

Source Book: Maximes, Nicolas Chamfort, 1795

Intense or long‑term love becomes part of our identity, shaping how we see ourselves.

In simple terms: Love shapes identity.

Key Takeaway

Recognize love’s influence on self.

Themes

identity love self‑concept

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

philosophical personal

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal growth
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love define who you are?
  • Can you separate love from self‑identity?
A Different Perspective

Love may blind us to other aspects of self.

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