To love early and marry late is to hear a lark singing at dawn, and at night to eat it roasted for supper

To love early and marry late is to hear a lark singing at dawn, and at night to eat it roasted for supper

Jean Paul, the German Romantic writer and philosopher, was known for his deep insights into human nature and relationships. His works often explored the complexities of love, marriage, and the passage of time. The quote “To love early and marry late is to hear a lark singing at dawn, and at night to eat it roasted for supper” encapsulates the bittersweet nature of love and the inevitable changes that come with it.