Enemies Quote by Pierre Corneille
“Reason and love are sworn enemies.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Le Cid (1637)
Rational thought and deep affection often clash, creating inner conflict.
In simple terms: Reason and love oppose each other.
Recognize and reconcile both sides.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- relationship counseling
- creative writing
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should emotion guide decisions over logic?
- How can one integrate reason and love?
Pure logic may ignore emotional truth.