"The Story of My Misfortunes" Quotes
A candid and introspective account of the life and misfortunes of Pierre Abélard, a renowned philosopher and theologian of the 12th century.
nonfiction | 128 pages | Published in 1135
Quotes
Love makes us poets, and the approach of death should make us philosophers.
It is by doubting that we come to investigate, and by investigating that we recognize the truth.
Love is a great thing, a great good in every way; it alone makes our burdens light, and smooths out the rough and harsh paths of life.
What is more miserable than to desire a thing intensely, and to be unable to obtain it?
There is no greater misery than for a man to be at variance with himself.
It is not in the power of anyone to take away from me the joy of knowing that I have been loved by you.
The more we love, the more our fear of losing the loved one increases.
To be loved by the person you love is the greatest happiness.
Love is a passion that makes us forget everything.
There is no greater torment than the agony of love.
