Who said "We love those we cannot have—that is human nature."?

This quote is attributed to Mikhail Lermontov.

We love those we cannot have—that is human nature. - Mikhail Lermontov

"We love those we cannot have—that is human nature."

Mikhail Lermontov Love

Poet Novelist Russian 1814–1841

"A man in love is incomplete until he is married. Then he is finished."

"The soul wants to wander in green fields."

"I love the music of human words."

"Believe nothing that you hear and half of what you see."

"I love my wife, but sometimes she drives me crazy."

"Love conquers all obstacles."

"Love is patient, love is kind."

"I'm not stupid, I'm just in love!"