It answers the question that was tormenting you: my love, you are not 'one thing in my life' - not even the most important - because my life no longer belongs to me because...you are always me.
Jean-Paul SartreThis is the basis for the joy of love when there is joy; we feel that our existence is justified.
Jean-Paul SartreAh! yes, I know: those who see me rarely trust my word: I must look too intelligent to keep it.
Jean-Paul SartreLove or hatred calls for self-surrender. He cuts a fine figure, the warm-blooded, prosperous man, solidly entrenched in his well-being, who one fine day surrenders all to loveโor to hatred; himself, his house, his land, his memories.
Jean-Paul Sartre