Quotation by

Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Men often pass from love to ambition, but they seldom come back again from ambition to love.

Love

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

People frequently start with feelings of love but then shift their focus toward achieving power or success. However, once they become driven by ambition, it is rare for them to return to the original emotions of love.

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