Age Quote by Paul Bourget
“There is no such thing as an age for love ... because the man capable of loving - in the complex and modern sense of love as a sort of ideal exaltation - never ceases to love.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Le Crime de Sylvestre Bonnard, 1881
Love is not bound by age; it endures as an ideal, ever‑renewing force.
In simple terms: Love persists regardless of age.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love’s timeless nature.
Themes
love
timelessness
idealism
Mood
thoughtful
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- long‑term relationships
- late‑life romance
- intergenerational friendships
Key Concepts
human nature
philosophy
eternity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does age influence your expression of love?
- What does “ideal exaltation” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing love may overlook practical challenges.
