And love Quote by Thomas Hardy
“She was at that modulating point between indifference and love, at the stage called having a fancy for. It occurs once in the history of the most gigantic passions, and it is a period when they are in the hands of the weakest will.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy, 1891
A fleeting, fragile stage where affection is barely more than a fancy, vulnerable to weak willpower.
In simple terms: A delicate phase of shallow love.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and nurture genuine feelings.
Themes
love
vulnerability
willpower
passion
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- first crush
- early relationships
- emotional self‑assessment
Key Concepts
Romanticism
psychology
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- Is this feeling lasting or fleeting?
- How does willpower affect early love?
A Different Perspective
Such fleeting feelings may mislead long‑term decisions.
