"Un homme se souvient toujours de son premier amour avec une tendresse particulière mais après cela il commence à les regrouper"
— H. L. Mencken
Simplified Meaning:
When someone falls in love for the very first time, that experience always holds a unique place in their heart. It's like a special, unforgettable memory that sticks with them forever. Think about the first time you got a puppy or visited a new country; those moments feel magical and different from similar experiences that come later. As people continue to live their lives and have other loves or relationships, these later experiences don't stand out as much. They tend to mix them all together in their minds because nothing feels quite as special or new as that first love. It's similar to how the excitement of your first big job might make a stronger impression than jobs you have afterward. So, in practical terms, while you appreciate all loves and experiences, the first one always feels different. Understanding this can help you value new experiences more and not just compare them to the first time something similar happened. For example, if you’re starting a new hobby, try to enjoy it for what it is, instead of measuring it against the first time you tried something new.