Good thing Quote by Roland Barthes
“Someone tells me: this kind of love is not viable. But how can you evaluate viability? Why is the viable a Good Thing? Why is it better to last than to burn?”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Death of the Author" (1977)
Questions the criteria for love’s viability and the value of lasting versus fleeting affection
In simple terms: Challenges how we judge love’s worth and durability
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate love beyond utility
Themes
love
viability
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- literary analysis
- personal decision‑making
Key Concepts
subjectivity
cultural norms
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes love "viable"?
- Is lasting love always preferable?
A Different Perspective
May ignore emotional intensity of short‑term love
