“Absence diminishes mediocre passions and increases great ones, as wind blows out candles and fans fire.”
What this quote means
This quote uses a metaphor to explain how absence affects love. Mediocre passions, like candles, are extinguished without the constant fuel of presence. Great loves, on the other hand, are like a fire that is fanned by the wind of distance. It suggests that absence is a test of the depth of feelings, capable of revealing their true intensity.
How to apply it daily
If you are separated from your partner, use this time to strengthen your bond by scheduling regular calls and sharing your thoughts, to see if absence fans or extinguishes your flame.
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