“To love or to have loved, that is enough. Ask nothing further.”
— Victor Hugo
Simplified Meaning:
Feeling love or having loved someone is already a powerful and fulfilling experience on its own. You don't need to seek anything more beyond that. Think about a person who has once been truly happy in a relationship; even if things didn’t work out in the end, the joy and memories from the time they spent loving and being loved are valuable. The essence is in appreciating that pure emotion of love, without needing additional reasons or outcomes to feel content. For example, grandparents often cherish memories of their youthful romance and love, finding strength and happiness in those recollections alone. This perspective encourages us to value and find peace in the simple act of loving others, rather than constantly looking for more or expecting perfection.
