“To love in the sense of passion-love is the contrary of to live. It is an impoverishment of one's being, an askesis without sequel, an inability to enjoy the present without imagining it as absent, a never-ending flight from possession.”
Quote by Denis de Rougemont
Work
Love in the Western World
This book delves into the evolution of love in the Western world, examining its various forms and expressions across different eras and societies. more
Author
Denis de Rougemont
Denis de Rougemont was a Swiss writer renowned for his studies on love and marriage. His works profoundly explored the relationship between human emotions and social structures. more
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