Quote by: Benjamin Constant

Woe to the man who in the first moments of a love-affair does not believe that it will last forever! Woe to him who even in the arms of some mistress who has just yielded to him maintains an awareness of trouble to come and foresees that he may later tear himself away!


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Author Bio


  • NameBenjamin Constant
  • DescriptionSwiss-born French politician, writer on politics and religion
  • AliasesHenri-Benjamin Constant de Rebecque
  • BornOctober 25, 1767
  • DiedDecember 10, 1830
  • CountryFrance; Switzerland
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Politician; Writer
  • WorksAdolphe