Love Quote by Thomas Hardy
““For the love of men like Fitzpiers is unquestionably of such quality as to bear division and transference. He had indeed once declared, though not to her, that on one occasion he had noticed himself to be possessed by five distinct infatuations at the same time. If this were true, his differed from the highest affection as the lower orders of the animal world differ from advanced organisms, partition causing not death but a multiplied existence.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tess of the d'Urbervilles, 1891
The speaker describes a man whose love is fragmented into many fleeting infatuations, suggesting a divided, less authentic affection compared to deeper, singular love.
In simple terms: His love is scattered, unlike true, deep love.
Key Takeaway
Seek depth over multiple shallow attachments.
Themes
love
identity
psychology
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal growth
- emotional health
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
fragmented affection
human nature
philosophical inquiry
Questions to Reflect On
- What does divided love reveal about self?
- Is multiplicity of affection inherently negative?
A Different Perspective
The passage may romanticize complexity, ignoring the value of stable commitment.
