What madness, to love a man as something more than human! I lived in a fever, convulsed with tears and sighs that allowed me neither rest nor peace of mind. My soul was a burden, bruised and bleeding. It was tired of the man who carried it, but I found no place to set it down to rest. Neither the charm of the countryside nor the sweet scents of a garden could soothe it. It found no peace in song or laughter, none in the company of friends at table or in the pleasures of love, none even in books or poetry. Everything that was not what my friend had been was dull and distasteful. I had heart only for sighs and tears, for in them alone I found some shred of consolation. .Augustine Of Hippo
About This Quote
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. This quote means that you should not let failure stop you from doing what you want to do. If you are determined to achieve your dreams, then it is the failure that will teach you valuable lessons and help you grow.
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