Love me little, love me long.

Meaning: Modest, steady affection endures better than intense passion that burns out quickly.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

Translations

• French: Aime-moi un peu, mais continue (literally: Love me a little, but love me long)

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