Ingrates Quote by Plautus
“You love a nothing when you love an ingrate.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Comedy of Plautus, 2nd century BC
Loving someone who does not appreciate you is a paradoxical affection for emptiness.
In simple terms: Loving an ungrateful person feels like loving nothing.
Recognize and reassess unreciprocated love.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- self-reflection
- personal boundaries
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value the person or the idea of love?
- How does this affect your self‑esteem?
Love may be self‑deceptive, leading to wasted effort.