22/26 Further, this is not only an improbability, but it is certain that a feeling of satiety will come to Helen or to Menelaus. The whole difference is that to one it comes sooner, to the other later. It is only in stupid novels that it is written that 'they loved each other all their lives.' And none but children can believe it. To talk of loving a man or woman for life is like saying that a candle can burn forever." "But you are talking of physical love. Do you not admit a love based upon a conformity of ideals, on a spiritual affinity ?" "Why not? |