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"Strait is the Gate" Quotes
"Strait is the Gate" by André Gide explores the tragic consequences of unrequited love and spiritual idealism through the story of Jérôme and his cousin Alissa, who sacrifices her happiness for religious devotion.
Quotes
We are all of us inclined to sacrifice ourselves for causes that are dear to us.
To be loved is to be fortunate, but to love is to be blessed.
True love is never satisfied with anything short of infinity.
Sometimes we build dreams on the ruins of the impossible.
The silent language of the heart speaks louder than words.
Faith is a force that transcends reason.
The soul knows not what it desires until it finds it.
A life without sacrifice is a life without meaning.
The beauty of life lies in its mystery.
Time heals the wounds that reason cannot touch.
