Quotation by

Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Absence diminishes mediocre passions and increases great ones, as the wind extinguishes candles and fans fires.

Love

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

When someone is not around, weak feelings tend to fade away because there is nothing to keep them alive. In contrast, strong love grows stronger during separation, just like a fire burns brighter when air flows over it.

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