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“Woe to the man who in the first moments of a love-affair does not believe that it will last forever! Woe to him who even in the arms of some mistress who has just yielded to him maintains an awareness of trouble to come and foresees that he may later tear himself away!”

Quote by Benjamin Constant

Book:Adolphe

Work

Adolphe

Adolphe is a novella that delves into the complexities of human relationships, particularly focusing on the protagonist's struggle with his own desires and the moral implications of his actions. more

Author

Benjamin Constant
Benjamin Constant

Benjamin Constant was a French politician and philosopher, born on October 25, 1767, and died on December 8, 1830. He was a witness and participant in the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era, known for his profound thoughts on freedom, democracy, and constitutionalism. more

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