better to have loved and lost theme

The wisdom in the old saying "it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all" is illustrated.

Examples

When star-crossed lovers Nella Daren and Captain Picard opted to part ways after a passionate but turbulent dalliance in tng6x19 "Lessons", both seemed decidedly happier for the experience they had shared.

2 total · 2 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
movie: Mrs. Miniver (1942) minor Carol confided in Mrs. Miniver that it was worth being together with Vincent even though she may lose him at any moment.
rd1988e2x04 minor Holly paraphrased the old adage that it is better have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.